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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,872.60, 368,808.90 and 88,106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,872.60, 368,808.90 and 88,106.20 is: 132,159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,872.60 : 368,808.90 = 88,106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,872.60/368,808.90 = 88,106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,872.60x = 368,808.90 × 88,106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,872.60x = 32,494,350,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,494,350,705.18/245,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,159.30

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