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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,797.92, 368,704.08 and 96,032.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,797.92, 368,704.08 and 96,032.16 is: 144,051.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,797.92 : 368,704.08 = 96,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,797.92/368,704.08 = 96,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,797.92x = 368,704.08 × 96,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,797.92x = 35,407,449,203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,407,449,203.21/245,797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,051.05

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