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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,910.60, 368,909.10 and 88,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,910.60, 368,909.10 and 88,230.60 is: 132,361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,910.60 : 368,909.10 = 88,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,910.60/368,909.10 = 88,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,910.60x = 368,909.10 × 88,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,910.60x = 32,549,071,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,549,071,238.46/245,910.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,361.40

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