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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,795.06, 562,640.64 and 246,533.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,795.06, 562,640.64 and 246,533.06 is: 340,145.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,795.06 : 562,640.64 = 246,533.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,795.06/562,640.64 = 246,533.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,795.06x = 562,640.64 × 246,533.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,795.06x = 138,709,518,659.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,709,518,659.56/407,795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,145.17

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