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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,397.20, 604,996.20 and 247,373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,397.20, 604,996.20 and 247,373.73 is: 341,380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,397.20 : 604,996.20 = 247,373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,397.20/604,996.20 = 247,373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,397.20x = 604,996.20 × 247,373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,397.20x = 149,660,166,629.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,660,166,629.83/438,397.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,380.30

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