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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,968.31, 368,825.82 and 112,734.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,968.31, 368,825.82 and 112,734.47 is: 169,043.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,968.31 : 368,825.82 = 112,734.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,968.31/368,825.82 = 112,734.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,968.31x = 368,825.82 × 112,734.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,968.31x = 41,579,383,340.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,579,383,340.02/245,968.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,043.66

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