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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,443.72, 606,448.64 and 248,445.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,443.72, 606,448.64 and 248,445.72 is: 342,864.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,443.72 : 606,448.64 = 248,445.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,443.72/606,448.64 = 248,445.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,443.72x = 606,448.64 × 248,445.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,443.72x = 150,669,569,007.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,669,569,007.82/439,443.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,864.31

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