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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,837.63, 370,007.10 and 97,182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,837.63, 370,007.10 and 97,182.93 is: 145,676.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,837.63 : 370,007.10 = 97,182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,837.63/370,007.10 = 97,182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,837.63x = 370,007.10 × 97,182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,837.63x = 35,958,374,098.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,958,374,098.80/246,837.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,676.22

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