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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,768.98, 368,653.08 and 77,304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,768.98, 368,653.08 and 77,304.10 is: 115,956.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,768.98 : 368,653.08 = 77,304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,768.98/368,653.08 = 77,304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,768.98x = 368,653.08 × 77,304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,768.98x = 28,498,394,561.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,498,394,561.63/245,768.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,956.03

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