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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,762.62, 368,787.30 and 103,599.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,762.62, 368,787.30 and 103,599.25 is: 155,459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,762.62 : 368,787.30 = 103,599.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,762.62/368,787.30 = 103,599.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,762.62x = 368,787.30 × 103,599.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,762.62x = 38,206,087,689.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,206,087,689.53/245,762.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,459.31

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