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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,696.36, 370,002.42 and 88,901.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,696.36, 370,002.42 and 88,901.88 is: 133,337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,696.36 : 370,002.42 = 88,901.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,696.36/370,002.42 = 88,901.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,696.36x = 370,002.42 × 88,901.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,696.36x = 32,893,910,742.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,893,910,742.55/246,696.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,337.64

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