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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,362.40, 369,543.60 and 88,570.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,362.40, 369,543.60 and 88,570.35 is: 132,855.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,362.40 : 369,543.60 = 88,570.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,362.40/369,543.60 = 88,570.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,362.40x = 369,543.60 × 88,570.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,362.40x = 32,730,605,992.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,730,605,992.26/246,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,855.53

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