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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,815.60, 368,723.40 and 88,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,815.60, 368,723.40 and 88,049.20 is: 132,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,815.60 : 368,723.40 = 88,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,815.60/368,723.40 = 88,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,815.60x = 368,723.40 × 88,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,815.60x = 32,465,800,391.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,465,800,391.28/245,815.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,073.80

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