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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,828.40, 604,242.60 and 245,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,828.40, 604,242.60 and 245,364.40 is: 368,046.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,828.40 : 604,242.60 = 245,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,828.40/604,242.60 = 245,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,828.40x = 604,242.60 × 245,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,828.40x = 148,259,623,003.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,259,623,003.44/402,828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,046.60

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