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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,696.74, 368,374.10 and 108,845.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,696.74, 368,374.10 and 108,845.52 is: 163,192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,696.74 : 368,374.10 = 108,845.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,696.74/368,374.10 = 108,845.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,696.74x = 368,374.10 × 108,845.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,696.74x = 40,095,870,469.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,095,870,469.03/245,696.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,192.52

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