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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,848.63, 370,274.16 and 59,860.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,848.63, 370,274.16 and 59,860.13 is: 89,790.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,848.63 : 370,274.16 = 59,860.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,848.63/370,274.16 = 59,860.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,848.63x = 370,274.16 × 59,860.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,848.63x = 22,164,657,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,164,657,501.87/246,848.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,790.48

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