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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,276.94, 843,321.45 and 246,649.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,276.94, 843,321.45 and 246,649.10 is: 369,932.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,276.94 : 843,321.45 = 246,649.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,276.94/843,321.45 = 246,649.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,276.94x = 843,321.45 × 246,649.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,276.94x = 208,004,476,653.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,004,476,653.20/562,276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,932.43

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