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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,634.94, 369,955.26 and 86,715.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,634.94, 369,955.26 and 86,715.56 is: 130,074.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,634.94 : 369,955.26 = 86,715.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,634.94/369,955.26 = 86,715.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,634.94x = 369,955.26 × 86,715.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,634.94x = 32,080,877,545.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,080,877,545.85/246,634.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,074.34

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