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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,444.87, 369,667.31 and 96,755.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,444.87, 369,667.31 and 96,755.65 is: 145,133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,444.87 : 369,667.31 = 96,755.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,444.87/369,667.31 = 96,755.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,444.87x = 369,667.31 × 96,755.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,444.87x = 35,767,400,862.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,767,400,862.80/246,444.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,133.48

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