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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,846.34, 370,020.23 and 97,191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,846.34, 370,020.23 and 97,191.66 is: 145,689.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,846.34 : 370,020.23 = 97,191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,846.34/370,020.23 = 97,191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,846.34x = 370,020.23 × 97,191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,846.34x = 35,962,880,387.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,962,880,387.28/246,846.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,689.34

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