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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,869.76, 370,305.28 and 59,880.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,869.76, 370,305.28 and 59,880.96 is: 89,821.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,869.76 : 370,305.28 = 59,880.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,869.76/370,305.28 = 59,880.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,869.76x = 370,305.28 × 59,880.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,869.76x = 22,174,235,659.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,174,235,659.47/246,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,821.60

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