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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,870.20, 368,891.70 and 88,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,870.20, 368,891.70 and 88,103.80 is: 132,186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,870.20 : 368,891.70 = 88,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,870.20/368,891.70 = 88,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,870.20x = 368,891.70 × 88,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,870.20x = 32,500,760,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,500,760,558.46/245,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,186.66

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