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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,071.64, 369,156.78 and 88,312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,071.64, 369,156.78 and 88,312.44 is: 132,486.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,071.64 : 369,156.78 = 88,312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,071.64/369,156.78 = 88,312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,071.64x = 369,156.78 × 88,312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,071.64x = 32,601,135,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601,135,984.34/246,071.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,486.36

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