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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,839.29, 604,279.44 and 265,842.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,839.29, 604,279.44 and 265,842.81 is: 366,900.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,839.29 : 604,279.44 = 265,842.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,839.29/604,279.44 = 265,842.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,839.29x = 604,279.44 × 265,842.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,839.29x = 160,643,344,354.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,643,344,354.83/437,839.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,900.25

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