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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,995.32, 690,188.97 and 244,360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,995.32, 690,188.97 and 244,360.44 is: 365,849.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,995.32 : 690,188.97 = 244,360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,995.32/690,188.97 = 244,360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,995.32x = 690,188.97 × 244,360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,995.32x = 168,654,876,941.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,654,876,941.40/460,995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,849.44

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