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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,759.12, 370,139.04 and 59,770.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,759.12, 370,139.04 and 59,770.08 is: 89,655.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,759.12 : 370,139.04 = 59,770.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,759.12/370,139.04 = 59,770.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,759.12x = 370,139.04 × 59,770.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,759.12x = 22,123,240,031.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,123,240,031.92/246,759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,655.21

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