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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,598.92, 369,810.84 and 88,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,598.92, 369,810.84 and 88,785 is: 133,145.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,598.92 : 369,810.84 = 88,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,598.92/369,810.84 = 88,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,598.92x = 369,810.84 × 88,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,598.92x = 32,833,655,429.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,833,655,429.40/246,598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,145.98

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