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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,427.30, 369,640.95 and 88,660.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,427.30, 369,640.95 and 88,660.90 is: 132,991.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,427.30 : 369,640.95 = 88,660.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,427.30/369,640.95 = 88,660.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,427.30x = 369,640.95 × 88,660.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,427.30x = 32,772,699,303.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,772,699,303.86/246,427.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,991.35

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