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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,335.85, 603,524.48 and 246,349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,335.85, 603,524.48 and 246,349.24 is: 339,962.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,335.85 : 603,524.48 = 246,349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,335.85/603,524.48 = 246,349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,335.85x = 603,524.48 × 246,349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,335.85x = 148,677,796,969.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,677,796,969.40/437,335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,962.52

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