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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,725.83, 368,588.48 and 77,260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,725.83, 368,588.48 and 77,260.88 is: 115,891.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,725.83 : 368,588.48 = 77,260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,725.83/368,588.48 = 77,260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,725.83x = 368,588.48 × 77,260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,725.83x = 28,477,470,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,477,470,857.83/245,725.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,891.24

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