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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,471.06, 621,631.40 and 246,516.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,471.06, 621,631.40 and 246,516.84 is: 340,183.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,471.06 : 621,631.40 = 246,516.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,471.06/621,631.40 = 246,516.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,471.06x = 621,631.40 × 246,516.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,471.06x = 153,242,607,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,242,607,140.19/450,471.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,183.02

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