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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,814.40, 370,221.60 and 89,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,814.40, 370,221.60 and 89,067.20 is: 133,600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,814.40 : 370,221.60 = 89,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,814.40/370,221.60 = 89,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,814.40x = 370,221.60 × 89,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,814.40x = 32,974,601,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,974,601,291.52/246,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,600.80

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