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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,238.29, 369,423.25 and 88,468.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,238.29, 369,423.25 and 88,468.11 is: 132,725.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,238.29 : 369,423.25 = 88,468.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,238.29/369,423.25 = 88,468.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,238.29x = 369,423.25 × 88,468.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,238.29x = 32,682,176,496.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,682,176,496.39/246,238.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,725.81

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