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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,964.79, 603,022.82 and 245,985.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,964.79, 603,022.82 and 245,985.15 is: 339,465.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,964.79 : 603,022.82 = 245,985.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,964.79/603,022.82 = 245,985.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,964.79x = 603,022.82 × 245,985.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,964.79x = 148,334,657,601.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,334,657,601.20/436,964.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,465.93

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