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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,675.40, 604,994.70 and 245,736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,675.40, 604,994.70 and 245,736.20 is: 368,288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,675.40 : 604,994.70 = 245,736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,675.40/604,994.70 = 245,736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,675.40x = 604,994.70 × 245,736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,675.40x = 148,669,098,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,669,098,598.14/403,675.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,288.73

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