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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,774.98, 656,052.54 and 245,476.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,774.98, 656,052.54 and 245,476.94 is: 367,873.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,774.98 : 656,052.54 = 245,476.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,774.98/656,052.54 = 245,476.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,774.98x = 656,052.54 × 245,476.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,774.98x = 161,045,769,998.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,045,769,998.43/437,774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,873.40

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