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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,955.04, 604,398.68 and 246,964.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,955.04, 604,398.68 and 246,964.32 is: 340,822.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,955.04 : 604,398.68 = 246,964.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,955.04/604,398.68 = 246,964.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,955.04x = 604,398.68 × 246,964.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,955.04x = 149,264,909,015.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,264,909,015.10/437,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,822.45

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