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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,718.70, 602,670.51 and 245,732.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,718.70, 602,670.51 and 245,732.09 is: 339,109.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,718.70 : 602,670.51 = 245,732.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,718.70/602,670.51 = 245,732.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,718.70x = 602,670.51 × 245,732.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,718.70x = 148,095,480,990.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,095,480,990.31/436,718.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,109.55

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