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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,772.02, 368,801.37 and 103,608.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,772.02, 368,801.37 and 103,608.59 is: 155,473.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,772.02 : 368,801.37 = 103,608.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,772.02/368,801.37 = 103,608.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,772.02x = 368,801.37 × 103,608.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,772.02x = 38,210,988,091.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,210,988,091.76/245,772.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,473.30

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