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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,858.20, 368,904.30 and 88,102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,858.20, 368,904.30 and 88,102.60 is: 132,195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,858.20 : 368,904.30 = 88,102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,858.20/368,904.30 = 88,102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,858.20x = 368,904.30 × 88,102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,858.20x = 32,501,427,981.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,501,427,981.18/245,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,195.83

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