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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,748.52, 370,046.28 and 88,956.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,748.52, 370,046.28 and 88,956.56 is: 133,407.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,748.52 : 370,046.28 = 88,956.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,748.52/370,046.28 = 88,956.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,748.52x = 370,046.28 × 88,956.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,748.52x = 32,918,044,109.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,918,044,109.60/246,748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,407.26

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