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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,955.83, 496,964.90 and 246,943.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,955.83, 496,964.90 and 246,943.76 is: 369,694.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,955.83 : 496,964.90 = 246,943.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,955.83/496,964.90 = 246,943.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,955.83x = 496,964.90 × 246,943.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,955.83x = 122,722,382,853.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,722,382,853.80/331,955.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,694.92

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