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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,812.92, 368,726.58 and 96,047.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,812.92, 368,726.58 and 96,047.16 is: 144,073.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,812.92 : 368,726.58 = 96,047.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,812.92/368,726.58 = 96,047.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,812.92x = 368,726.58 × 96,047.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,812.92x = 35,415,140,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,415,140,825.51/245,812.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,073.55

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