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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,537.53, 690,225.80 and 246,775.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,537.53, 690,225.80 and 246,775.29 is: 369,851.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,537.53 : 690,225.80 = 246,775.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,537.53/690,225.80 = 246,775.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,537.53x = 690,225.80 × 246,775.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,537.53x = 170,330,670,726.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,330,670,726.61/460,537.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,851.88

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