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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,829.84, 369,995.48 and 97,175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,829.84, 369,995.48 and 97,175.14 is: 145,664.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,829.84 : 369,995.48 = 97,175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,829.84/369,995.48 = 97,175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,829.84x = 369,995.48 × 97,175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,829.84x = 35,954,362,568.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,954,362,568.37/246,829.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,664.57

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