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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,859.36, 370,327.92 and 89,126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,859.36, 370,327.92 and 89,126.56 is: 133,703.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,859.36 : 370,327.92 = 89,126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,859.36/370,327.92 = 89,126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,859.36x = 370,327.92 × 89,126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,859.36x = 33,006,053,581.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,006,053,581.56/246,859.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,703.88

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