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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,950.08, 370,423.52 and 59,960.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,950.08, 370,423.52 and 59,960.32 is: 89,940.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,950.08 : 370,423.52 = 59,960.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,950.08/370,423.52 = 59,960.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,950.08x = 370,423.52 × 59,960.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,950.08x = 22,210,712,794.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,210,712,794.73/246,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,940.09

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