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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,322.44, 655,983.67 and 250,202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,322.44, 655,983.67 and 250,202.72 is: 375,304.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,322.44 : 655,983.67 = 250,202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,322.44/655,983.67 = 250,202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,322.44x = 655,983.67 × 250,202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,322.44x = 164,128,899,524.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,128,899,524.04/437,322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,304.09

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