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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,561.58, 369,852.93 and 96,834.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,561.58, 369,852.93 and 96,834.34 is: 145,255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,561.58 : 369,852.93 = 96,834.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,561.58/369,852.93 = 96,834.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,561.58x = 369,852.93 × 96,834.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,561.58x = 35,814,464,373.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,814,464,373.62/246,561.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,255.66

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