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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,994.85, 690,188.25 and 244,359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,994.85, 690,188.25 and 244,359.96 is: 365,848.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,994.85 : 690,188.25 = 244,359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,994.85/690,188.25 = 244,359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,994.85x = 690,188.25 × 244,359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,994.85x = 168,654,373,162.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,654,373,162.47/460,994.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,848.71

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