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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,923.68, 602,836.68 and 255,680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,923.68, 602,836.68 and 255,680.52 is: 352,770.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,923.68 : 602,836.68 = 255,680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,923.68/602,836.68 = 255,680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,923.68x = 602,836.68 × 255,680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,923.68x = 154,133,595,817.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,133,595,817.47/436,923.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,770.07

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