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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,841.86, 370,186.25 and 89,049.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,841.86, 370,186.25 and 89,049.81 is: 133,547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,841.86 : 370,186.25 = 89,049.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,841.86/370,186.25 = 89,049.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,841.86x = 370,186.25 × 89,049.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,841.86x = 32,965,014,781.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,965,014,781.86/246,841.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,547.10

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