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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,629.24, 368,612.97 and 85,706.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,629.24, 368,612.97 and 85,706.08 is: 128,618.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,629.24 : 368,612.97 = 85,706.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,629.24/368,612.97 = 85,706.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,629.24x = 368,612.97 × 85,706.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,629.24x = 31,592,372,695.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,592,372,695.86/245,629.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,618.13

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