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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,792.88, 368,832.42 and 103,629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,792.88, 368,832.42 and 103,629.24 is: 155,504.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,792.88 : 368,832.42 = 103,629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,792.88/368,832.42 = 103,629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,792.88x = 368,832.42 × 103,629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,792.88x = 38,221,823,371.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,221,823,371.96/245,792.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,504.19

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