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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,035.76, 368,962.92 and 88,226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,035.76, 368,962.92 and 88,226.16 is: 132,306.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,035.76 : 368,962.92 = 88,226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,035.76/368,962.92 = 88,226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,035.76x = 368,962.92 × 88,226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,035.76x = 32,552,181,613.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,552,181,613.99/246,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,306.71

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