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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,771.32, 368,747.08 and 103,652.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,771.32, 368,747.08 and 103,652.36 is: 155,516.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,771.32 : 368,747.08 = 103,652.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,771.32/368,747.08 = 103,652.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,771.32x = 368,747.08 × 103,652.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,771.32x = 38,221,505,085.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,221,505,085.11/245,771.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,516.54

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