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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,010.98, 563,106.93 and 246,867.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,010.98, 563,106.93 and 246,867.35 is: 340,708.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,010.98 : 563,106.93 = 246,867.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,010.98/563,106.93 = 246,867.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,010.98x = 563,106.93 × 246,867.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,010.98x = 139,012,714,143.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,012,714,143.75/408,010.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,708.27

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