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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,041.40, 369,062.10 and 88,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,041.40, 369,062.10 and 88,285.80 is: 132,428.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,041.40 : 369,062.10 = 88,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,041.40/369,062.10 = 88,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,041.40x = 369,062.10 × 88,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,041.40x = 32,582,942,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,582,942,748.18/246,041.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,428.70

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