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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,646.16, 682,165.92 and 244,038.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,646.16, 682,165.92 and 244,038.24 is: 366,162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,646.16 : 682,165.92 = 244,038.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,646.16/682,165.92 = 244,038.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,646.16x = 682,165.92 × 244,038.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,646.16x = 166,474,570,504.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,474,570,504.78/454,646.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,162.93

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