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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,146.85, 369,285.89 and 88,376.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,146.85, 369,285.89 and 88,376.67 is: 132,588.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,146.85 : 369,285.89 = 88,376.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,146.85/369,285.89 = 88,376.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,146.85x = 369,285.89 × 88,376.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,146.85x = 32,636,256,794.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,636,256,794.30/246,146.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,588.56

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