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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,498.52, 966,748.20 and 245,046.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,498.52, 966,748.20 and 245,046.96 is: 367,570.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,498.52 : 966,748.20 = 245,046.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,498.52/966,748.20 = 245,046.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,498.52x = 966,748.20 × 245,046.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,498.52x = 236,898,707,495.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,898,707,495.47/644,498.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,570.60

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