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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,844.40, 370,266.60 and 89,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,844.40, 370,266.60 and 89,097.20 is: 133,645.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,844.40 : 370,266.60 = 89,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,844.40/370,266.60 = 89,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,844.40x = 370,266.60 × 89,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,844.40x = 32,989,717,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,989,717,313.52/246,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,645.80

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