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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,832.64, 602,848.44 and 245,858.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,832.64, 602,848.44 and 245,858.40 is: 339,295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,832.64 : 602,848.44 = 245,858.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,832.64/602,848.44 = 245,858.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,832.64x = 602,848.44 × 245,858.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,832.64x = 148,215,352,900.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,215,352,900.90/436,832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,295.51

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