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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,029.52, 600,338.10 and 253,727.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,029.52, 600,338.10 and 253,727.22 is: 350,142.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,029.52 : 600,338.10 = 253,727.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,029.52/600,338.10 = 253,727.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,029.52x = 600,338.10 × 253,727.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,029.52x = 152,322,117,173.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,322,117,173.08/435,029.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,142.03

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