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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,821.26, 611,073.69 and 246,597.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,821.26, 611,073.69 and 246,597.86 is: 340,294.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,821.26 : 611,073.69 = 246,597.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,821.26/611,073.69 = 246,597.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,821.26x = 611,073.69 × 246,597.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,821.26x = 150,689,464,859.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,689,464,859.25/442,821.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,294.10

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