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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,406.02, 369,648.94 and 96,565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,406.02, 369,648.94 and 96,565.08 is: 144,863.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,406.02 : 369,648.94 = 96,565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,406.02/369,648.94 = 96,565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,406.02x = 369,648.94 × 96,565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,406.02x = 35,695,179,463.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,695,179,463.02/246,406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,863.26

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