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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,734.93, 368,602.53 and 68,241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,734.93, 368,602.53 and 68,241.92 is: 102,362.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,734.93 : 368,602.53 = 68,241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,734.93/368,602.53 = 68,241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,734.93x = 368,602.53 × 68,241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,734.93x = 25,154,144,022.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,154,144,022.85/245,734.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,362.92

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