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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,823.40, 604,568.70 and 246,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,823.40, 604,568.70 and 246,359.40 is: 368,827.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,823.40 : 604,568.70 = 246,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,823.40/604,568.70 = 246,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,823.40x = 604,568.70 × 246,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,823.40x = 148,941,182,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,941,182,190.78/403,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,827.52

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