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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,946.17, 368,887.57 and 103,847.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,946.17, 368,887.57 and 103,847.67 is: 155,758.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,946.17 : 368,887.57 = 103,847.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,946.17/368,887.57 = 103,847.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,946.17x = 368,887.57 × 103,847.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,946.17x = 38,308,114,376.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,308,114,376.84/245,946.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,758.12

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