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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,416.79, 369,665.06 and 96,575.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,416.79, 369,665.06 and 96,575.82 is: 144,879.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,416.79 : 369,665.06 = 96,575.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,416.79/369,665.06 = 96,575.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,416.79x = 369,665.06 × 96,575.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,416.79x = 35,700,706,294.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,700,706,294.85/246,416.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,879.36

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