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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,628.24, 368,611.47 and 85,705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,628.24, 368,611.47 and 85,705.08 is: 128,616.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,628.24 : 368,611.47 = 85,705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,628.24/368,611.47 = 85,705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,628.24x = 368,611.47 × 85,705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,628.24x = 31,591,875,525.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,591,875,525.27/245,628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,616.63

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