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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,250.25, 655,875.38 and 250,130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,250.25, 655,875.38 and 250,130.53 is: 375,195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,250.25 : 655,875.38 = 250,130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,250.25/655,875.38 = 250,130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,250.25x = 655,875.38 × 250,130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,250.25x = 164,054,456,451.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,054,456,451.54/437,250.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,195.80

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