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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,275.94, 843,319.95 and 246,648.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,275.94, 843,319.95 and 246,648.10 is: 369,930.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,275.94 : 843,319.95 = 246,648.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,275.94/843,319.95 = 246,648.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,275.94x = 843,319.95 × 246,648.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,275.94x = 208,003,263,359.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,003,263,359.60/562,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,930.93

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