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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,821.30, 370,231.95 and 59,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,821.30, 370,231.95 and 59,832.80 is: 89,749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,821.30 : 370,231.95 = 59,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,821.30/370,231.95 = 59,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,821.30x = 370,231.95 × 59,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,821.30x = 22,152,013,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,152,013,530.80/246,821.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,749.20

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