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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,334.56, 369,337.77 and 88,542.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,334.56, 369,337.77 and 88,542.51 is: 132,754.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,334.56 : 369,337.77 = 88,542.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,334.56/369,337.77 = 88,542.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,334.56x = 369,337.77 × 88,542.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,334.56x = 32,702,092,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,702,092,750.89/246,334.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,754.79

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