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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,655.40, 368,441.88 and 68,180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,655.40, 368,441.88 and 68,180.44 is: 102,259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,655.40 : 368,441.88 = 68,180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,655.40/368,441.88 = 68,180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,655.40x = 368,441.88 × 68,180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,655.40x = 25,120,529,492.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,120,529,492.83/245,655.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,259.22

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