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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,849.60, 370,197.88 and 89,057.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,849.60, 370,197.88 and 89,057.56 is: 133,558.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,849.60 : 370,197.88 = 89,057.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,849.60/370,197.88 = 89,057.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,849.60x = 370,197.88 × 89,057.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,849.60x = 32,968,919,909.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,968,919,909.97/246,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,558.73

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