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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,951.08, 370,425.02 and 59,961.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,951.08, 370,425.02 and 59,961.32 is: 89,941.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,951.08 : 370,425.02 = 59,961.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,951.08/370,425.02 = 59,961.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,951.08x = 370,425.02 × 59,961.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,951.08x = 22,211,173,160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,211,173,160.23/246,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,941.59

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