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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,094.49, 604,625.82 and 254,293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,094.49, 604,625.82 and 254,293.76 is: 350,957.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,094.49 : 604,625.82 = 254,293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,094.49/604,625.82 = 254,293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,094.49x = 604,625.82 × 254,293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,094.49x = 153,752,570,137.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,752,570,137.75/438,094.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,957.56

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