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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,688.40, 794,532.60 and 245,378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,688.40, 794,532.60 and 245,378.40 is: 368,067.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,688.40 : 794,532.60 = 245,378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,688.40/794,532.60 = 245,378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,688.40x = 794,532.60 × 245,378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,688.40x = 194,961,138,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,961,138,135.84/529,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,067.60

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