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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,892.28, 574,078.41 and 246,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,892.28, 574,078.41 and 246,126 is: 339,740.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,892.28 : 574,078.41 = 246,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,892.28/574,078.41 = 246,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,892.28x = 574,078.41 × 246,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,892.28x = 141,295,622,739.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,295,622,739.66/415,892.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,740.91

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