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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,247.41, 655,318.52 and 234,339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,247.41, 655,318.52 and 234,339.26 is: 351,212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,247.41 : 655,318.52 = 234,339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,247.41/655,318.52 = 234,339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,247.41x = 655,318.52 × 234,339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,247.41x = 153,566,852,592.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,566,852,592.81/437,247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,212.72

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