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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,339.42, 603,546.78 and 243,747.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,339.42, 603,546.78 and 243,747.22 is: 336,381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,339.42 : 603,546.78 = 243,747.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,339.42/603,546.78 = 243,747.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,339.42x = 603,546.78 × 243,747.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,339.42x = 147,112,849,764.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,112,849,764.95/437,339.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,381.41

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