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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,660.70, 368,685.45 and 95,972.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,660.70, 368,685.45 and 95,972.70 is: 144,035.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,660.70 : 368,685.45 = 95,972.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,660.70/368,685.45 = 95,972.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,660.70x = 368,685.45 × 95,972.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,660.70x = 35,383,738,087.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,383,738,087.22/245,660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,035.00

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