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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,573.52, 370,070.07 and 96,918.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,573.52, 370,070.07 and 96,918.32 is: 145,459.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,573.52 : 370,070.07 = 96,918.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,573.52/370,070.07 = 96,918.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,573.52x = 370,070.07 × 96,918.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,573.52x = 35,866,570,028.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,866,570,028.41/246,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,459.94

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