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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,843.75, 370,266.84 and 59,855.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,843.75, 370,266.84 and 59,855.25 is: 89,783.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,843.75 : 370,266.84 = 59,855.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,843.75/370,266.84 = 59,855.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,843.75x = 370,266.84 × 59,855.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,843.75x = 22,162,414,274.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162,414,274.91/246,843.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,783.17

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