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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,022.40, 369,033.60 and 88,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,022.40, 369,033.60 and 88,266.80 is: 132,400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,022.40 : 369,033.60 = 88,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,022.40/369,033.60 = 88,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,022.40x = 369,033.60 × 88,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,022.40x = 32,573,414,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,573,414,964.48/246,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,400.20

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