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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,843.88, 604,212.48 and 246,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,843.88, 604,212.48 and 246,855.60 is: 340,653.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,843.88 : 604,212.48 = 246,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,843.88/604,212.48 = 246,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,843.88x = 604,212.48 × 246,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,843.88x = 149,153,234,277.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,153,234,277.89/437,843.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,653.92

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