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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,873.20, 370,270.20 and 89,020.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,873.20, 370,270.20 and 89,020.40 is: 133,516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,873.20 : 370,270.20 = 89,020.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,873.20/370,270.20 = 89,020.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,873.20x = 370,270.20 × 89,020.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,873.20x = 32,961,601,312.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,961,601,312.08/246,873.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,516.32

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