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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,850.62, 370,199.36 and 89,058.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,850.62, 370,199.36 and 89,058.56 is: 133,560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,850.62 : 370,199.36 = 89,058.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,850.62/370,199.36 = 89,058.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,850.62x = 370,199.36 × 89,058.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,850.62x = 32,969,421,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,969,421,914.52/246,850.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,560.22

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