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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,903.63, 368,609.20 and 95,937.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,903.63, 368,609.20 and 95,937.59 is: 143,810.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,903.63 : 368,609.20 = 95,937.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,903.63/368,609.20 = 95,937.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,903.63x = 368,609.20 × 95,937.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,903.63x = 35,363,478,981.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,363,478,981.51/245,903.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,810.32

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