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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,845.84, 370,019.48 and 97,191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,845.84, 370,019.48 and 97,191.16 is: 145,688.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,845.84 : 370,019.48 = 97,191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,845.84/370,019.48 = 97,191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,845.84x = 370,019.48 × 97,191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,845.84x = 35,962,622,483.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,962,622,483.80/246,845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,688.59

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