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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,421.54, 369,473.43 and 96,676.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,421.54, 369,473.43 and 96,676.98 is: 144,953.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,421.54 : 369,473.43 = 96,676.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,421.54/369,473.43 = 96,676.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,421.54x = 369,473.43 × 96,676.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,421.54x = 35,719,574,379.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,719,574,379.65/246,421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,953.13

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