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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,859.20, 368,905.80 and 88,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,859.20, 368,905.80 and 88,103.60 is: 132,197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,859.20 : 368,905.80 = 88,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,859.20/368,905.80 = 88,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,859.20x = 368,905.80 × 88,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,859.20x = 32,501,929,040.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,501,929,040.88/245,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,197.33

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