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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,812.73, 370,219.10 and 59,824.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,812.73, 370,219.10 and 59,824.23 is: 89,736.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,812.73 : 370,219.10 = 59,824.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,812.73/370,219.10 = 59,824.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,812.73x = 370,219.10 × 59,824.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,812.73x = 22,148,072,289.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,148,072,289.67/246,812.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,736.35

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