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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,761.20, 368,382.60 and 95,943.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,761.20, 368,382.60 and 95,943.60 is: 143,814.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,761.20 : 368,382.60 = 95,943.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,761.20/368,382.60 = 95,943.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,761.20x = 368,382.60 × 95,943.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,761.20x = 35,343,952,821.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,343,952,821.36/245,761.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,814.21

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