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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,853.95, 1,052,874.75 and 246,337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,853.95, 1,052,874.75 and 246,337.08 is: 369,538.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,853.95 : 1,052,874.75 = 246,337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,853.95/1,052,874.75 = 246,337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,853.95x = 1,052,874.75 × 246,337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,853.95x = 259,362,091,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,362,091,520.73/701,853.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,538.55

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