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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,238.64, 369,423.76 and 88,468.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,238.64, 369,423.76 and 88,468.46 is: 132,726.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,238.64 : 369,423.76 = 88,468.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,238.64/369,423.76 = 88,468.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,238.64x = 369,423.76 × 88,468.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,238.64x = 32,682,349,508.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,682,349,508.66/246,238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,726.33

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