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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,311.16, 369,244.38 and 88,502.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,311.16, 369,244.38 and 88,502.70 is: 132,674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,311.16 : 369,244.38 = 88,502.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,311.16/369,244.38 = 88,502.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,311.16x = 369,244.38 × 88,502.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,311.16x = 32,679,124,589.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,679,124,589.83/246,311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,674.15

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