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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,703.80, 621,978.58 and 246,751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,703.80, 621,978.58 and 246,751.28 is: 340,520.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,703.80 : 621,978.58 = 246,751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,703.80/621,978.58 = 246,751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,703.80x = 621,978.58 × 246,751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,703.80x = 153,474,010,747.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,474,010,747.58/450,703.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,520.78

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