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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,781.94, 370,325.22 and 96,995.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,781.94, 370,325.22 and 96,995.96 is: 145,553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,781.94 : 370,325.22 = 96,995.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,781.94/370,325.22 = 96,995.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,781.94x = 370,325.22 × 96,995.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,781.94x = 35,920,050,226.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,920,050,226.11/246,781.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,553.80

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