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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,544.68, 369,674.39 and 96,609.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,544.68, 369,674.39 and 96,609.43 is: 144,858.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,544.68 : 369,674.39 = 96,609.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,544.68/369,674.39 = 96,609.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,544.68x = 369,674.39 × 96,609.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,544.68x = 35,714,031,420.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,714,031,420.84/246,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,858.25

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