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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,161.32, 369,241.95 and 59,172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,161.32, 369,241.95 and 59,172.82 is: 88,759.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,161.32 : 369,241.95 = 59,172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,161.32/369,241.95 = 59,172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,161.32x = 369,241.95 × 59,172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,161.32x = 21,849,087,443.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,849,087,443.80/246,161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,759.22

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