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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,832.40, 667,248.60 and 255,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,832.40, 667,248.60 and 255,875.60 is: 383,813.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,832.40 : 667,248.60 = 255,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,832.40/667,248.60 = 255,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,832.40x = 667,248.60 × 255,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,832.40x = 170,732,635,874.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,732,635,874.16/444,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,813.40

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