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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,691.52, 602,631.60 and 245,706.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,691.52, 602,631.60 and 245,706.24 is: 339,073.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,691.52 : 602,631.60 = 245,706.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,691.52/602,631.60 = 245,706.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,691.52x = 602,631.60 × 245,706.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,691.52x = 148,070,344,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,070,344,541.18/436,691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,073.09

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