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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,581.59, 368,372.46 and 110,487.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,581.59, 368,372.46 and 110,487.87 is: 165,731.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,581.59 : 368,372.46 = 110,487.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,581.59/368,372.46 = 110,487.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,581.59x = 368,372.46 × 110,487.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,581.59x = 40,700,688,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,700,688,472.06/245,581.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,731.84

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