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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,262.66, 369,175.88 and 96,610.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,262.66, 369,175.88 and 96,610.34 is: 144,829.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,262.66 : 369,175.88 = 96,610.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,262.66/369,175.88 = 96,610.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,262.66x = 369,175.88 × 96,610.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,262.66x = 35,666,207,286.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,666,207,286.60/246,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,829.94

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