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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,836.94, 602,735.25 and 245,780.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,836.94, 602,735.25 and 245,780.62 is: 339,121.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,836.94 : 602,735.25 = 245,780.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,836.94/602,735.25 = 245,780.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,836.94x = 602,735.25 × 245,780.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,836.94x = 148,140,643,440.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,140,643,440.86/436,836.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,121.15

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