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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,623.54, 368,435.28 and 68,130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,623.54, 368,435.28 and 68,130.55 is: 102,195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,623.54 : 368,435.28 = 68,130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,623.54/368,435.28 = 68,130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,623.54x = 368,435.28 × 68,130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,623.54x = 25,101,698,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,101,698,265.80/245,623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,195.82

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