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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,843.84, 370,016.48 and 97,189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,843.84, 370,016.48 and 97,189.16 is: 145,685.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,843.84 : 370,016.48 = 97,189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,843.84/370,016.48 = 97,189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,843.84x = 370,016.48 × 97,189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,843.84x = 35,961,590,877.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,961,590,877.36/246,843.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,685.59

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