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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,269.29, 656,253.85 and 226,967.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,269.29, 656,253.85 and 226,967.37 is: 340,632.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,269.29 : 656,253.85 = 226,967.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,269.29/656,253.85 = 226,967.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,269.29x = 656,253.85 × 226,967.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,269.29x = 148,948,207,784.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,948,207,784.07/437,269.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,632.68

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