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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,742.48, 659,710.44 and 250,291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,742.48, 659,710.44 and 250,291.98 is: 375,493.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,742.48 : 659,710.44 = 250,291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,742.48/659,710.44 = 250,291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,742.48x = 659,710.44 × 250,291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,742.48x = 165,120,232,254.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,120,232,254.27/439,742.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,493.03

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