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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,965.40, 468,391.13 and 246,924.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,965.40, 468,391.13 and 246,924.49 is: 341,206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,965.40 : 468,391.13 = 246,924.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,965.40/468,391.13 = 246,924.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,965.40x = 468,391.13 × 246,924.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,965.40x = 115,657,240,895.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,657,240,895.77/338,965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,206.63

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