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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,572.66, 368,359.07 and 110,478.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,572.66, 368,359.07 and 110,478.92 is: 165,718.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,572.66 : 368,359.07 = 110,478.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,572.66/368,359.07 = 110,478.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,572.66x = 368,359.07 × 110,478.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,572.66x = 40,695,912,225.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,695,912,225.80/245,572.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,718.42

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