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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,913.06, 370,399.26 and 86,955.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,913.06, 370,399.26 and 86,955.94 is: 130,444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,913.06 : 370,399.26 = 86,955.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,913.06/370,399.26 = 86,955.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,913.06x = 370,399.26 × 86,955.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,913.06x = 32,208,415,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,208,415,828.60/246,913.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,444.36

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