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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,851.76, 370,200.96 and 89,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,851.76, 370,200.96 and 89,059.60 is: 133,561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,851.76 : 370,200.96 = 89,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,851.76/370,200.96 = 89,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,851.76x = 370,200.96 × 89,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,851.76x = 32,969,949,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,969,949,417.22/246,851.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,561.74

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