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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,579.48, 621,797.90 and 243,847.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,579.48, 621,797.90 and 243,847.41 is: 336,508.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,579.48 : 621,797.90 = 243,847.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,579.48/621,797.90 = 243,847.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,579.48x = 621,797.90 × 243,847.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,579.48x = 151,623,806,239.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,623,806,239.20/450,579.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,508.46

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