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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,698.24, 368,549.40 and 68,219.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,698.24, 368,549.40 and 68,219.09 is: 102,329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,698.24 : 368,549.40 = 68,219.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,698.24/368,549.40 = 68,219.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,698.24x = 368,549.40 × 68,219.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,698.24x = 25,142,102,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,142,102,845.30/245,698.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,329.20

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