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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,835.97, 370,254.01 and 59,847.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,835.97, 370,254.01 and 59,847.47 is: 89,771.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,835.97 : 370,254.01 = 59,847.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,835.97/370,254.01 = 59,847.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,835.97x = 370,254.01 × 59,847.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,835.97x = 22,158,766,531.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158,766,531.87/246,835.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,771.22

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