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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,830.21, 1,008,913 and 246,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,830.21, 1,008,913 and 246,044.32 is: 368,944.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,830.21 : 1,008,913 = 246,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,830.21/1,008,913 = 246,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,830.21x = 1,008,913 × 246,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,830.21x = 248,237,313,024.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,237,313,024.16/672,830.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,944.96

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