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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,889.14, 370,332.48 and 86,927.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,889.14, 370,332.48 and 86,927.10 is: 130,390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,889.14 : 370,332.48 = 86,927.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,889.14/370,332.48 = 86,927.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,889.14x = 370,332.48 × 86,927.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,889.14x = 32,191,928,522.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,191,928,522.21/246,889.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,390.22

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