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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,994.64, 790,493.04 and 246,708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,994.64, 790,493.04 and 246,708.72 is: 370,063.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,994.64 : 790,493.04 = 246,708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,994.64/790,493.04 = 246,708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,994.64x = 790,493.04 × 246,708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,994.64x = 195,021,526,067.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,021,526,067.31/526,994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,063.59

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