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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,793.88, 368,833.92 and 103,630.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,793.88, 368,833.92 and 103,630.24 is: 155,505.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,793.88 : 368,833.92 = 103,630.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,793.88/368,833.92 = 103,630.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,793.88x = 368,833.92 × 103,630.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,793.88x = 38,222,347,649.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,222,347,649.74/245,793.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,505.69

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