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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,774.94, 370,314.69 and 96,988.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,774.94, 370,314.69 and 96,988.93 is: 145,543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,774.94 : 370,314.69 = 96,988.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,774.94/370,314.69 = 96,988.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,774.94x = 370,314.69 × 96,988.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,774.94x = 35,916,425,546.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,916,425,546.38/246,774.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,543.24

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