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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,790.28, 604,150.90 and 236,586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,790.28, 604,150.90 and 236,586.28 is: 326,489.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,790.28 : 604,150.90 = 236,586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,790.28/604,150.90 = 236,586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,790.28x = 604,150.90 × 236,586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,790.28x = 142,933,813,989.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,933,813,989.65/437,790.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,489.24

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