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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,131.72, 603,299.22 and 246,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,131.72, 603,299.22 and 246,182.44 is: 339,764.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,131.72 : 603,299.22 = 246,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,131.72/603,299.22 = 246,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,131.72x = 603,299.22 × 246,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,131.72x = 148,521,674,029.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,521,674,029.70/437,131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,764.12

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