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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,750.94, 370,278.69 and 96,964.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,750.94, 370,278.69 and 96,964.93 is: 145,507.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,750.94 : 370,278.69 = 96,964.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,750.94/370,278.69 = 96,964.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,750.94x = 370,278.69 × 96,964.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,750.94x = 35,904,047,256.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,904,047,256.34/246,750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,507.24

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