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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,251.80, 646,002.90 and 244,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,251.80, 646,002.90 and 244,044.60 is: 365,571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,251.80 : 646,002.90 = 244,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,251.80/646,002.90 = 244,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,251.80x = 646,002.90 × 244,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,251.80x = 157,653,519,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,653,519,329.34/431,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,571.85

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