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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,916.59, 368,675.96 and 103,669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,916.59, 368,675.96 and 103,669.92 is: 155,421.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,916.59 : 368,675.96 = 103,669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,916.59/368,675.96 = 103,669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,916.59x = 368,675.96 × 103,669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,916.59x = 38,220,606,760.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,220,606,760.77/245,916.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,421.02

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