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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,472.88, 1,266,792.30 and 245,439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,472.88, 1,266,792.30 and 245,439 is: 368,182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,472.88 : 1,266,792.30 = 245,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,472.88/1,266,792.30 = 245,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,472.88x = 1,266,792.30 × 245,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,472.88x = 310,920,235,319.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,920,235,319.70/844,472.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,182.62

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