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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,745.22, 370,116.60 and 59,756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,745.22, 370,116.60 and 59,756.72 is: 89,634.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,745.22 : 370,116.60 = 59,756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,745.22/370,116.60 = 59,756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,745.22x = 370,116.60 × 59,756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,745.22x = 22,116,954,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,116,954,033.55/246,745.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,634.78

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