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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,799.52, 573,950.88 and 246,033.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,799.52, 573,950.88 and 246,033.28 is: 339,613.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,799.52 : 573,950.88 = 246,033.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,799.52/573,950.88 = 246,033.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,799.52x = 573,950.88 × 246,033.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,799.52x = 141,211,017,565.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,211,017,565.29/415,799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,613.23

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