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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,421.98, 600,881.90 and 244,435.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,421.98, 600,881.90 and 244,435.73 is: 337,321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,421.98 : 600,881.90 = 244,435.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,421.98/600,881.90 = 244,435.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,421.98x = 600,881.90 × 244,435.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,421.98x = 146,877,001,643.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,877,001,643.70/435,421.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,321.05

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