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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,655.37, 369,985.85 and 86,736.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,655.37, 369,985.85 and 86,736.06 is: 130,105.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,655.37 : 369,985.85 = 86,736.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,655.37/369,985.85 = 86,736.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,655.37x = 369,985.85 × 86,736.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,655.37x = 32,091,112,601.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,091,112,601.14/246,655.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,105.06

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