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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,902.73, 370,261.15 and 97,061.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,902.73, 370,261.15 and 97,061.11 is: 145,555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,902.73 : 370,261.15 = 97,061.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,902.73/370,261.15 = 97,061.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,902.73x = 370,261.15 × 97,061.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,902.73x = 35,937,958,354.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,937,958,354.91/246,902.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,555.13

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