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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,932.90, 368,579.79 and 110,897.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,932.90, 368,579.79 and 110,897.80 is: 166,202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,932.90 : 368,579.79 = 110,897.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,932.90/368,579.79 = 110,897.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,932.90x = 368,579.79 × 110,897.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,932.90x = 40,874,687,835.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,874,687,835.46/245,932.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,202.60

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