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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,693.02, 590,164.59 and 246,464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,693.02, 590,164.59 and 246,464.34 is: 340,090.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,693.02 : 590,164.59 = 246,464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,693.02/590,164.59 = 246,464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,693.02x = 590,164.59 × 246,464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,693.02x = 145,454,526,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,454,526,165.72/427,693.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,090.95

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