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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,929.74, 622,289.78 and 246,999.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,929.74, 622,289.78 and 246,999.46 is: 340,862.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,929.74 : 622,289.78 = 246,999.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,929.74/622,289.78 = 246,999.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,929.74x = 622,289.78 × 246,999.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,929.74x = 153,705,239,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,705,239,623.52/450,929.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,862.95

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