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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,789.44, 622,061.91 and 246,842.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,789.44, 622,061.91 and 246,842.78 is: 340,627.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,789.44 : 622,061.91 = 246,842.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,789.44/622,061.91 = 246,842.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,789.44x = 622,061.91 × 246,842.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,789.44x = 153,551,488,086.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,551,488,086.20/450,789.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,627.97

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