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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,999.70, 593,999.55 and 246,408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,999.70, 593,999.55 and 246,408.90 is: 369,613.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,999.70 : 593,999.55 = 246,408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,999.70/593,999.55 = 246,408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,999.70x = 593,999.55 × 246,408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,999.70x = 146,366,775,716.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,366,775,716.00/395,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,613.35

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