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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,685.69, 368,618.65 and 103,566.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,685.69, 368,618.65 and 103,566.74 is: 155,388.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,685.69 : 368,618.65 = 103,566.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,685.69/368,618.65 = 103,566.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,685.69x = 368,618.65 × 103,566.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,685.69x = 38,176,629,781.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,176,629,781.69/245,685.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,388.09

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