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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,027.40, 369,041.10 and 88,271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,027.40, 369,041.10 and 88,271.80 is: 132,407.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,027.40 : 369,041.10 = 88,271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,027.40/369,041.10 = 88,271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,027.40x = 369,041.10 × 88,271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,027.40x = 32,575,922,170.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,575,922,170.98/246,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,407.70

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