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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,687.74, 604,013.67 and 246,701.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,687.74, 604,013.67 and 246,701.13 is: 340,450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,687.74 : 604,013.67 = 246,701.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,687.74/604,013.67 = 246,701.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,687.74x = 604,013.67 × 246,701.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,687.74x = 149,010,854,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,010,854,924.45/437,687.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,450.15

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