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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,004.68, 794,740.90 and 245,450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,004.68, 794,740.90 and 245,450.46 is: 368,052.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,004.68 : 794,740.90 = 245,450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,004.68/794,740.90 = 245,450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,004.68x = 794,740.90 × 245,450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,004.68x = 195,069,518,258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,069,518,258.56/530,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,052.45

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