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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,658.70, 369,988.05 and 88,892.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,658.70, 369,988.05 and 88,892.30 is: 133,338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,658.70 : 369,988.05 = 88,892.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,658.70/369,988.05 = 88,892.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,658.70x = 369,988.05 × 88,892.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,658.70x = 32,889,088,737.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,889,088,737.02/246,658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,338.45

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