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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,248.94, 875,217.87 and 246,267.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,248.94, 875,217.87 and 246,267.79 is: 369,547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,248.94 : 875,217.87 = 246,267.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,248.94/875,217.87 = 246,267.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,248.94x = 875,217.87 × 246,267.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,248.94x = 215,537,968,425.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,537,968,425.36/583,248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,547.13

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