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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,239.78, 603,375.15 and 246,270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,239.78, 603,375.15 and 246,270.94 is: 339,845.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,239.78 : 603,375.15 = 246,270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,239.78/603,375.15 = 246,270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,239.78x = 603,375.15 × 246,270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,239.78x = 148,593,765,363.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,593,765,363.14/437,239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,845.03

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