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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,663.39, 368,495.26 and 68,170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,663.39, 368,495.26 and 68,170.57 is: 102,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,663.39 : 368,495.26 = 68,170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,663.39/368,495.26 = 68,170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,663.39x = 368,495.26 × 68,170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,663.39x = 25,120,530,074.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,120,530,074.02/245,663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,255.90

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