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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,267.70, 655,901.55 and 250,147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,267.70, 655,901.55 and 250,147.98 is: 375,221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,267.70 : 655,901.55 = 250,147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,267.70/655,901.55 = 250,147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,267.70x = 655,901.55 × 250,147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,267.70x = 164,072,447,811.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,072,447,811.37/437,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,221.97

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