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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,033.16, 604,485.66 and 247,046.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,033.16, 604,485.66 and 247,046.14 is: 340,923.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,033.16 : 604,485.66 = 247,046.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,033.16/604,485.66 = 247,046.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,033.16x = 604,485.66 × 247,046.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,033.16x = 149,335,848,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,335,848,988.35/438,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,923.62

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