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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,676.93, 370,014.68 and 96,812.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,676.93, 370,014.68 and 96,812.42 is: 145,218.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,676.93 : 370,014.68 = 96,812.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,676.93/370,014.68 = 96,812.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,676.93x = 370,014.68 × 96,812.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,676.93x = 35,822,014,998.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,822,014,998.28/246,676.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,218.34

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