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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,725.82, 370,089.69 and 59,737.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,725.82, 370,089.69 and 59,737.02 is: 89,605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,725.82 : 370,089.69 = 59,737.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,725.82/370,089.69 = 59,737.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,725.82x = 370,089.69 × 59,737.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,725.82x = 22,108,055,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,108,055,213.32/246,725.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,605.76

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