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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,778.85, 370,007.89 and 97,033.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,778.85, 370,007.89 and 97,033.74 is: 145,487.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,778.85 : 370,007.89 = 97,033.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,778.85/370,007.89 = 97,033.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,778.85x = 370,007.89 × 97,033.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,778.85x = 35,903,249,396.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,903,249,396.21/246,778.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,487.55

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