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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,742.73, 622,005.73 and 246,789.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,742.73, 622,005.73 and 246,789.95 is: 340,559.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,742.73 : 622,005.73 = 246,789.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,742.73/622,005.73 = 246,789.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,742.73x = 622,005.73 × 246,789.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,742.73x = 153,504,759,279.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,504,759,279.41/450,742.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,559.59

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