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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,929.33, 368,949.51 and 75,166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,929.33, 368,949.51 and 75,166.55 is: 112,766.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,929.33 : 368,949.51 = 75,166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,929.33/368,949.51 = 75,166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,929.33x = 368,949.51 × 75,166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,929.33x = 27,732,659,570.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,732,659,570.31/245,929.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,766.79

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