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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,118.78, 790,302.33 and 246,482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,118.78, 790,302.33 and 246,482.94 is: 369,548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,118.78 : 790,302.33 = 246,482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,118.78/790,302.33 = 246,482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,118.78x = 790,302.33 × 246,482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,118.78x = 194,796,041,787.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,796,041,787.25/527,118.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,548.67

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