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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,859.96, 368,855.55 and 88,104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,859.96, 368,855.55 and 88,104.36 is: 132,180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,859.96 : 368,855.55 = 88,104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,859.96/368,855.55 = 88,104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,859.96x = 368,855.55 × 88,104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,859.96x = 32,497,782,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,497,782,165.20/245,859.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,180.05

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