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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,486.88, 1,266,813.30 and 245,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,486.88, 1,266,813.30 and 245,453 is: 368,203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,486.88 : 1,266,813.30 = 245,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,486.88/1,266,813.30 = 245,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,486.88x = 1,266,813.30 × 245,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,486.88x = 310,943,124,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,943,124,924.90/844,486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,203.62

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