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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,832.62, 370,245.69 and 59,845.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,832.62, 370,245.69 and 59,845.74 is: 89,767.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,832.62 : 370,245.69 = 59,845.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,832.62/370,245.69 = 59,845.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,832.62x = 370,245.69 × 59,845.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,832.62x = 22,157,627,299.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,157,627,299.86/246,832.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,767.82

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