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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,687.49, 604,013.33 and 246,700.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,687.49, 604,013.33 and 246,700.88 is: 340,449.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,687.49 : 604,013.33 = 246,700.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,687.49/604,013.33 = 246,700.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,687.49x = 604,013.33 × 246,700.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,687.49x = 149,010,615,789.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,010,615,789.16/437,687.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,449.79

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