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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,729.21, 604,075.55 and 246,742.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,729.21, 604,075.55 and 246,742.55 is: 340,509.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,729.21 : 604,075.55 = 246,742.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,729.21/604,075.55 = 246,742.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,729.21x = 604,075.55 × 246,742.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,729.21x = 149,051,137,345.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,051,137,345.56/437,729.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,509.92

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