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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,743.46, 622,006.77 and 246,790.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,743.46, 622,006.77 and 246,790.68 is: 340,560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,743.46 : 622,006.77 = 246,790.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,743.46/622,006.77 = 246,790.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,743.46x = 622,006.77 × 246,790.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,743.46x = 153,505,473,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,505,473,732.90/450,743.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,560.62

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