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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,773.94, 370,313.19 and 96,987.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,773.94, 370,313.19 and 96,987.93 is: 145,541.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,773.94 : 370,313.19 = 96,987.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,773.94/370,313.19 = 96,987.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,773.94x = 370,313.19 × 96,987.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,773.94x = 35,915,909,749.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,915,909,749.80/246,773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,541.74

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