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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,364.12, 369,542.94 and 59,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,364.12, 369,542.94 and 59,374 is: 89,060.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,364.12 : 369,542.94 = 59,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,364.12/369,542.94 = 59,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,364.12x = 369,542.94 × 59,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,364.12x = 21,941,242,519.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,941,242,519.56/246,364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,060.22

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