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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,612.65, 607,991.70 and 246,975.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,612.65, 607,991.70 and 246,975.67 is: 340,796.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,612.65 : 607,991.70 = 246,975.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,612.65/607,991.70 = 246,975.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,612.65x = 607,991.70 × 246,975.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,612.65x = 150,159,157,461.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,159,157,461.94/440,612.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,796.29

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