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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,855.36, 370,321.92 and 89,122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,855.36, 370,321.92 and 89,122.56 is: 133,697.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,855.36 : 370,321.92 = 89,122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,855.36/370,321.92 = 89,122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,855.36x = 370,321.92 × 89,122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,855.36x = 33,004,037,534.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,004,037,534.52/246,855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,697.88

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