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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,702.07, 368,512.02 and 68,227.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,702.07, 368,512.02 and 68,227.02 is: 102,329.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,702.07 : 368,512.02 = 68,227.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,702.07/368,512.02 = 68,227.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,702.07x = 368,512.02 × 68,227.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,702.07x = 25,142,476,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,142,476,958.78/245,702.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,329.12

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