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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,834.84, 370,252.32 and 59,846.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,834.84, 370,252.32 and 59,846.34 is: 89,769.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,834.84 : 370,252.32 = 59,846.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,834.84/370,252.32 = 59,846.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,834.84x = 370,252.32 × 59,846.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,834.84x = 22,158,247,392.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158,247,392.53/246,834.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,769.53

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