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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,586.12, 368,379.27 and 110,492.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,586.12, 368,379.27 and 110,492.43 is: 165,738.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,586.12 : 368,379.27 = 110,492.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,586.12/368,379.27 = 110,492.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,586.12x = 368,379.27 × 110,492.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,586.12x = 40,703,120,703.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,703,120,703.93/245,586.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,738.69

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