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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,258.70, 874,982.28 and 246,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,258.70, 874,982.28 and 246,350 is: 369,564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,258.70 : 874,982.28 = 246,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,258.70/874,982.28 = 246,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,258.70x = 874,982.28 × 246,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,258.70x = 215,551,884,678
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,551,884,678/583,258.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,564.80

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