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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,889.76, 604,288.72 and 246,902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,889.76, 604,288.72 and 246,902.72 is: 340,726.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,889.76 : 604,288.72 = 246,902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,889.76/604,288.72 = 246,902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,889.76x = 604,288.72 × 246,902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,889.76x = 149,200,528,633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,200,528,633.32/437,889.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,726.23

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