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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,991.40, 603,968.70 and 245,052.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,991.40, 603,968.70 and 245,052.20 is: 367,263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,991.40 : 603,968.70 = 245,052.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,991.40/603,968.70 = 245,052.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,991.40x = 603,968.70 × 245,052.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,991.40x = 148,003,858,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,003,858,666.14/402,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,263.07

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