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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,870.10, 368,805.15 and 88,103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,870.10, 368,805.15 and 88,103.70 is: 132,155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,870.10 : 368,805.15 = 88,103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,870.10/368,805.15 = 88,103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,870.10x = 368,805.15 × 88,103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,870.10x = 32,493,098,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,493,098,294.06/245,870.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,155.55

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