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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,999.20, 368,998.80 and 68,533.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,999.20, 368,998.80 and 68,533.60 is: 102,800.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,999.20 : 368,998.80 = 68,533.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,999.20/368,998.80 = 68,533.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,999.20x = 368,998.80 × 68,533.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,999.20x = 25,288,816,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,288,816,159.68/245,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,800.40

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