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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,986.20, 369,065.70 and 88,219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,986.20, 369,065.70 and 88,219.80 is: 132,360.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,986.20 : 369,065.70 = 88,219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,986.20/369,065.70 = 88,219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,986.20x = 369,065.70 × 88,219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,986.20x = 32,558,902,240.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,558,902,240.86/245,986.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,360.69

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