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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,123.67, 603,273.87 and 255,824.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,123.67, 603,273.87 and 255,824.79 is: 353,063.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,123.67 : 603,273.87 = 255,824.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,123.67/603,273.87 = 255,824.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,123.67x = 603,273.87 × 255,824.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,123.67x = 154,332,411,105.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,332,411,105.24/437,123.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,063.50

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