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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,415.79, 369,663.56 and 96,574.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,415.79, 369,663.56 and 96,574.82 is: 144,877.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,415.79 : 369,663.56 = 96,574.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,415.79/369,663.56 = 96,574.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,415.79x = 369,663.56 × 96,574.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,415.79x = 35,700,191,284.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,700,191,284.69/246,415.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,877.86

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