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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,640.90, 368,461.53 and 68,148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,640.90, 368,461.53 and 68,148.08 is: 102,222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,640.90 : 368,461.53 = 68,148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,640.90/368,461.53 = 68,148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,640.90x = 368,461.53 × 68,148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,640.90x = 25,109,945,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,109,945,362.79/245,640.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,222.17

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