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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,098.57, 369,149.66 and 88,328.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,098.57, 369,149.66 and 88,328.39 is: 132,493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,098.57 : 369,149.66 = 88,328.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,098.57/369,149.66 = 88,328.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,098.57x = 369,149.66 × 88,328.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,098.57x = 32,606,392,849.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,606,392,849.46/246,098.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,493.23

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