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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,693.72, 368,630.64 and 103,574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,693.72, 368,630.64 and 103,574.72 is: 155,400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,693.72 : 368,630.64 = 103,574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,693.72/368,630.64 = 103,574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,693.72x = 368,630.64 × 103,574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,693.72x = 38,180,815,321.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,180,815,321.42/245,693.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,400.05

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