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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,745.44, 370,270.44 and 96,959.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,745.44, 370,270.44 and 96,959.43 is: 145,498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,745.44 : 370,270.44 = 96,959.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,745.44/370,270.44 = 96,959.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,745.44x = 370,270.44 × 96,959.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,745.44x = 35,901,210,808.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,901,210,808.25/246,745.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,498.98

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