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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,691.72, 368,627.64 and 103,572.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,691.72, 368,627.64 and 103,572.72 is: 155,397.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,691.72 : 368,627.64 = 103,572.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,691.72/368,627.64 = 103,572.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,691.72x = 368,627.64 × 103,572.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,691.72x = 38,179,767,341.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,179,767,341.98/245,691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,397.05

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