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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,844.09, 706,284.63 and 246,051.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,844.09, 706,284.63 and 246,051.81 is: 369,087.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,844.09 : 706,284.63 = 246,051.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,844.09/706,284.63 = 246,051.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,844.09x = 706,284.63 × 246,051.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,844.09x = 173,782,611,586.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,782,611,586.68/470,844.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,087.38

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