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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,784.53, 368,572.44 and 103,693.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,784.53, 368,572.44 and 103,693.52 is: 155,496.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,784.53 : 368,572.44 = 103,693.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,784.53/368,572.44 = 103,693.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,784.53x = 368,572.44 × 103,693.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,784.53x = 38,218,573,678.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,218,573,678.59/245,784.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,496.25

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