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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,046.60, 369,050.70 and 96,257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,046.60, 369,050.70 and 96,257.80 is: 144,379.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,046.60 : 369,050.70 = 96,257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,046.60/369,050.70 = 96,257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,046.60x = 369,050.70 × 96,257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,046.60x = 35,524,008,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,524,008,470.46/246,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,379.19

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