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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,223.92, 369,401.72 and 88,453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,223.92, 369,401.72 and 88,453.76 is: 132,704.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,223.92 : 369,401.72 = 88,453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,223.92/369,401.72 = 88,453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,223.92x = 369,401.72 × 88,453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,223.92x = 32,674,971,084.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,674,971,084.47/246,223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,704.29

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