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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,771.93, 622,065.43 and 246,835.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,771.93, 622,065.43 and 246,835.78 is: 340,633.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,771.93 : 622,065.43 = 246,835.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,771.93/622,065.43 = 246,835.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,771.93x = 622,065.43 × 246,835.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,771.93x = 153,548,001,280.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,548,001,280.58/450,771.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,633.46

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