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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,672.20, 368,702.70 and 95,984.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,672.20, 368,702.70 and 95,984.20 is: 144,052.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,672.20 : 368,702.70 = 95,984.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,672.20/368,702.70 = 95,984.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,672.20x = 368,702.70 × 95,984.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,672.20x = 35,389,633,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,389,633,697.34/245,672.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,052.25

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