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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,850.82, 602,773.65 and 245,823.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,850.82, 602,773.65 and 245,823.66 is: 339,191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,850.82 : 602,773.65 = 245,823.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,850.82/602,773.65 = 245,823.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,850.82x = 602,773.65 × 245,823.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,850.82x = 148,176,024,794.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,176,024,794.56/436,850.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,191.36

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