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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,085.82, 369,159.51 and 96,306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,085.82, 369,159.51 and 96,306.76 is: 144,472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,085.82 : 369,159.51 = 96,306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,085.82/369,159.51 = 96,306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,085.82x = 369,159.51 × 96,306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,085.82x = 35,552,556,331.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,552,556,331.29/246,085.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,472.19

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