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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,909.60, 368,907.60 and 88,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,909.60, 368,907.60 and 88,229.60 is: 132,359.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,909.60 : 368,907.60 = 88,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,909.60/368,907.60 = 88,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,909.60x = 368,907.60 × 88,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,909.60x = 32,548,569,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,548,569,984.96/245,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,359.90

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