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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,594.80, 1,491,892.20 and 246,640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,594.80, 1,491,892.20 and 246,640.80 is: 369,961.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,594.80 : 1,491,892.20 = 246,640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,594.80/1,491,892.20 = 246,640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,594.80x = 1,491,892.20 × 246,640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,594.80x = 367,961,485,721.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,961,485,721.76/994,594.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,961.20

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