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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,791.40, 370,225.98 and 89,058.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,791.40, 370,225.98 and 89,058.48 is: 133,601.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,791.40 : 370,225.98 = 89,058.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,791.40/370,225.98 = 89,058.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,791.40x = 370,225.98 × 89,058.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,791.40x = 32,971,763,035.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,971,763,035.31/246,791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,601.75

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