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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,587.33, 368,381.08 and 110,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,587.33, 368,381.08 and 110,493.60 is: 165,740.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,587.33 : 368,381.08 = 110,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,587.33/368,381.08 = 110,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,587.33x = 368,381.08 × 110,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,587.33x = 40,703,751,701.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,703,751,701.09/245,587.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,740.44

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