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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,997.01, 370,495.79 and 60,008.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,997.01, 370,495.79 and 60,008.51 is: 90,012.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,997.01 : 370,495.79 = 60,008.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,997.01/370,495.79 = 60,008.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,997.01x = 370,495.79 × 60,008.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,997.01x = 22,232,900,319.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,232,900,319.17/246,997.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,012.83

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