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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,881.20, 368,908.20 and 88,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,881.20, 368,908.20 and 88,114.80 is: 132,203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,881.20 : 368,908.20 = 88,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,881.20/368,908.20 = 88,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,881.20x = 368,908.20 × 88,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,881.20x = 32,506,272,261.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,506,272,261.36/245,881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,203.16

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