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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,169.89, 369,254.55 and 88,398.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,169.89, 369,254.55 and 88,398.51 is: 132,597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,169.89 : 369,254.55 = 88,398.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,169.89/369,254.55 = 88,398.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,169.89x = 369,254.55 × 88,398.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,169.89x = 32,641,552,030.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,641,552,030.72/246,169.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,597.66

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