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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,009.04, 604,466.94 and 254,233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,009.04, 604,466.94 and 254,233.45 is: 350,850.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,009.04 : 604,466.94 = 254,233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,009.04/604,466.94 = 254,233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,009.04x = 604,466.94 × 254,233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,009.04x = 153,675,715,567.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,675,715,567.14/438,009.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,850.56

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