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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,250.25, 369,393.60 and 88,480.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,250.25, 369,393.60 and 88,480.07 is: 132,726.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,250.25 : 369,393.60 = 88,480.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,250.25/369,393.60 = 88,480.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,250.25x = 369,393.60 × 88,480.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,250.25x = 32,683,971,585.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,683,971,585.55/246,250.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,726.65

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