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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,690.49, 604,017.48 and 246,703.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,690.49, 604,017.48 and 246,703.89 is: 340,453.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,690.49 : 604,017.48 = 246,703.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,690.49/604,017.48 = 246,703.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,690.49x = 604,017.48 × 246,703.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,690.49x = 149,013,461,944.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,013,461,944.00/437,690.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,453.96

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