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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,999.80, 650,999.70 and 374,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,999.80, 650,999.70 and 374,902.20 is: 562,353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,999.80 : 650,999.70 = 374,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,999.80/650,999.70 = 374,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,999.80x = 650,999.70 × 374,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,999.80x = 244,061,219,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,061,219,729.34/433,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,353.30

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