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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,410.60, 369,615.90 and 88,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,410.60, 369,615.90 and 88,644.20 is: 132,966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,410.60 : 369,615.90 = 88,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,410.60/369,615.90 = 88,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,410.60x = 369,615.90 × 88,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,410.60x = 32,764,305,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,764,305,762.78/246,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,966.30

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