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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,731.70, 603,966.90 and 265,645.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,731.70, 603,966.90 and 265,645.82 is: 366,528.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,731.70 : 603,966.90 = 265,645.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,731.70/603,966.90 = 265,645.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,731.70x = 603,966.90 × 265,645.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,731.70x = 160,441,279,897.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,441,279,897.27/437,731.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,528.81

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