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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,874.60, 368,811.90 and 88,108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,874.60, 368,811.90 and 88,108.20 is: 132,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,874.60 : 368,811.90 = 88,108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,874.60/368,811.90 = 88,108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,874.60x = 368,811.90 × 88,108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,874.60x = 32,495,352,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,495,352,647.58/245,874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,162.30

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