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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,538.53, 690,227.29 and 246,776.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,538.53, 690,227.29 and 246,776.29 is: 369,853.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,538.53 : 690,227.29 = 246,776.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,538.53/690,227.29 = 246,776.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,538.53x = 690,227.29 × 246,776.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,538.53x = 170,331,729,882.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,331,729,882.95/460,538.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,853.38

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