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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,871.76, 370,308.28 and 59,882.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,871.76, 370,308.28 and 59,882.96 is: 89,824.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,871.76 : 370,308.28 = 59,882.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,871.76/370,308.28 = 59,882.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,871.76x = 370,308.28 × 59,882.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,871.76x = 22,175,155,918.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,175,155,918.91/246,871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,824.60

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