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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,782.59, 604,131.92 and 246,796.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,782.59, 604,131.92 and 246,796.13 is: 340,574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,782.59 : 604,131.92 = 246,796.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,782.59/604,131.92 = 246,796.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,782.59x = 604,131.92 × 246,796.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,782.59x = 149,097,421,067.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,097,421,067.30/437,782.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,574.12

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