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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,104.58, 369,158.67 and 88,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,104.58, 369,158.67 and 88,334.40 is: 132,502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,104.58 : 369,158.67 = 88,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,104.58/369,158.67 = 88,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,104.58x = 369,158.67 × 88,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,104.58x = 32,609,409,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,609,409,619.25/246,104.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,502.25

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