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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,738.71, 368,751.39 and 103,575.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,738.71, 368,751.39 and 103,575.31 is: 155,423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,738.71 : 368,751.39 = 103,575.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,738.71/368,751.39 = 103,575.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,738.71x = 368,751.39 × 103,575.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,738.71x = 38,193,538,221.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,193,538,221.90/245,738.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,423.37

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