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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,757.66, 604,097.49 and 246,771.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,757.66, 604,097.49 and 246,771.21 is: 340,539.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,757.66 : 604,097.49 = 246,771.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,757.66/604,097.49 = 246,771.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,757.66x = 604,097.49 × 246,771.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,757.66x = 149,073,868,565.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,073,868,565.26/437,757.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,539.71

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