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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,210.22, 550,906.32 and 246,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,210.22, 550,906.32 and 246,187.24 is: 339,736.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,210.22 : 550,906.32 = 246,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,210.22/550,906.32 = 246,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,210.22x = 550,906.32 × 246,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,210.22x = 135,626,106,419.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,626,106,419.36/399,210.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,736.06

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