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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,745.89, 368,751.26 and 103,689.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,745.89, 368,751.26 and 103,689.62 is: 155,590.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,745.89 : 368,751.26 = 103,689.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,745.89/368,751.26 = 103,689.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,745.89x = 368,751.26 × 103,689.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,745.89x = 38,235,676,439.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,235,676,439.39/245,745.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,590.30

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