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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,869.60, 368,804.40 and 88,103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,869.60, 368,804.40 and 88,103.20 is: 132,154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,869.60 : 368,804.40 = 88,103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,869.60/368,804.40 = 88,103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,869.60x = 368,804.40 × 88,103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,869.60x = 32,492,847,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,492,847,814.08/245,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,154.80

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