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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,265.60, 605,730.96 and 246,015.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,265.60, 605,730.96 and 246,015.36 is: 368,616.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,265.60 : 605,730.96 = 246,015.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,265.60/605,730.96 = 246,015.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,265.60x = 605,730.96 × 246,015.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,265.60x = 149,019,120,187.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,019,120,187.55/404,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,616.87

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