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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,870.76, 370,306.78 and 59,881.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,870.76, 370,306.78 and 59,881.96 is: 89,823.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,870.76 : 370,306.78 = 59,881.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,870.76/370,306.78 = 59,881.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,870.76x = 370,306.78 × 59,881.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,870.76x = 22,174,695,787.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,174,695,787.69/246,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,823.10

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