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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,820.76, 368,729.08 and 68,327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,820.76, 368,729.08 and 68,327.26 is: 102,490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,820.76 : 368,729.08 = 68,327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,820.76/368,729.08 = 68,327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,820.76x = 368,729.08 × 68,327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,820.76x = 25,194,247,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,194,247,718.72/245,820.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,490.32

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