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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,339.70, 665,009.55 and 256,254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,339.70, 665,009.55 and 256,254.90 is: 384,382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,339.70 : 665,009.55 = 256,254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,339.70/665,009.55 = 256,254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,339.70x = 665,009.55 × 256,254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,339.70x = 170,411,955,734.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,411,955,734.30/443,339.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,382.35

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