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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,690.18, 368,315.88 and 95,895.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,690.18, 368,315.88 and 95,895.48 is: 143,757.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,690.18 : 368,315.88 = 95,895.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,690.18/368,315.88 = 95,895.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,690.18x = 368,315.88 × 95,895.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,690.18x = 35,319,828,104.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,319,828,104.22/245,690.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,757.59

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