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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,849.26, 370,255.41 and 89,077.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,849.26, 370,255.41 and 89,077.71 is: 133,609.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,849.26 : 370,255.41 = 89,077.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,849.26/370,255.41 = 89,077.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,849.26x = 370,255.41 × 89,077.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,849.26x = 32,981,502,186.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,981,502,186.63/246,849.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,609.89

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