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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,638.61, 369,958.10 and 59,650.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,638.61, 369,958.10 and 59,650.29 is: 89,475.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,638.61 : 369,958.10 = 59,650.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,638.61/369,958.10 = 59,650.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,638.61x = 369,958.10 × 59,650.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,638.61x = 22,068,107,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,068,107,654.60/246,638.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,475.48

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