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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,767.98, 368,651.58 and 77,303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,767.98, 368,651.58 and 77,303.10 is: 115,954.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,767.98 : 368,651.58 = 77,303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,767.98/368,651.58 = 77,303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,767.98x = 368,651.58 × 77,303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,767.98x = 28,497,909,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,497,909,953.90/245,767.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,954.53

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