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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,268.52, 369,254.82 and 96,329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,268.52, 369,254.82 and 96,329.96 is: 144,437.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,268.52 : 369,254.82 = 96,329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,268.52/369,254.82 = 96,329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,268.52x = 369,254.82 × 96,329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,268.52x = 35,570,302,040.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570,302,040.41/246,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,437.06

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