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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,359.20, 665,038.80 and 256,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,359.20, 665,038.80 and 256,274.40 is: 384,411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,359.20 : 665,038.80 = 256,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,359.20/665,038.80 = 256,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,359.20x = 665,038.80 × 256,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,359.20x = 170,432,419,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,432,419,446.72/443,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,411.60

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