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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,027.93, 368,986.52 and 88,256.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,027.93, 368,986.52 and 88,256.38 is: 132,364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,027.93 : 368,986.52 = 88,256.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,027.93/368,986.52 = 88,256.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,027.93x = 368,986.52 × 88,256.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,027.93x = 32,565,415,205.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,565,415,205.87/246,027.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,364.71

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