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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,175.38, 369,264.69 and 88,405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,175.38, 369,264.69 and 88,405.20 is: 132,608.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,175.38 : 369,264.69 = 88,405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,175.38/369,264.69 = 88,405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,175.38x = 369,264.69 × 88,405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,175.38x = 32,644,918,772.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,644,918,772.39/246,175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,608.38

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