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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,224.52, 577,152.21 and 246,148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,224.52, 577,152.21 and 246,148.93 is: 339,686.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,224.52 : 577,152.21 = 246,148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,224.52/577,152.21 = 246,148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,224.52x = 577,152.21 × 246,148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,224.52x = 142,065,398,938.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,065,398,938.64/418,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,686.92

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