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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,119.60, 604,623.42 and 247,132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,119.60, 604,623.42 and 247,132.94 is: 341,053.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,119.60 : 604,623.42 = 247,132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,119.60/604,623.42 = 247,132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,119.60x = 604,623.42 × 247,132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,119.60x = 149,422,360,354.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,422,360,354.34/438,119.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,053.82

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