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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,785.62, 370,174.83 and 59,795.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,785.62, 370,174.83 and 59,795.86 is: 89,692.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,785.62 : 370,174.83 = 59,795.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,785.62/370,174.83 = 59,795.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,785.62x = 370,174.83 × 59,795.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,785.62x = 22,134,922,310.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,134,922,310.20/246,785.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,692.92

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