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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,975.47, 603,037.31 and 245,995.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,975.47, 603,037.31 and 245,995.56 is: 339,480.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,975.47 : 603,037.31 = 245,995.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,975.47/603,037.31 = 245,995.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,975.47x = 603,037.31 × 245,995.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,975.47x = 148,344,499,544.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,344,499,544.37/436,975.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,480.15

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