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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,860.14, 368,637.48 and 103,632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,860.14, 368,637.48 and 103,632.24 is: 155,383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,860.14 : 368,637.48 = 103,632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,860.14/368,637.48 = 103,632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,860.14x = 368,637.48 × 103,632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,860.14x = 38,202,729,182.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,202,729,182.75/245,860.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,383.99

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