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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,843.32, 370,264.97 and 59,854.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,843.32, 370,264.97 and 59,854.82 is: 89,782.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,843.32 : 370,264.97 = 59,854.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,843.32/370,264.97 = 59,854.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,843.32x = 370,264.97 × 59,854.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,843.32x = 22,162,141,429.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162,141,429.97/246,843.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,782.22

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