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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,661.99, 368,488.85 and 110,650.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,661.99, 368,488.85 and 110,650.96 is: 165,974.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,661.99 : 368,488.85 = 110,650.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,661.99/368,488.85 = 110,650.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,661.99x = 368,488.85 × 110,650.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,661.99x = 40,773,644,448.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,773,644,448.54/245,661.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,974.58

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