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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,637.20, 368,650.20 and 95,949.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,637.20, 368,650.20 and 95,949.20 is: 143,999.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,637.20 : 368,650.20 = 95,949.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,637.20/368,650.20 = 95,949.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,637.20x = 368,650.20 × 95,949.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,637.20x = 35,371,691,769.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,371,691,769.84/245,637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,999.74

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