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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,801.01, 368,692.23 and 101,703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,801.01, 368,692.23 and 101,703 is: 152,550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,801.01 : 368,692.23 = 101,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,801.01/368,692.23 = 101,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,801.01x = 368,692.23 × 101,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,801.01x = 37,497,105,867.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,497,105,867.69/245,801.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,550.66

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