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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,249.88, 673,278.66 and 238,433.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,249.88, 673,278.66 and 238,433.88 is: 357,334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,249.88 : 673,278.66 = 238,433.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,249.88/673,278.66 = 238,433.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,249.88x = 673,278.66 × 238,433.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,249.88x = 160,532,443,225.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,532,443,225.00/449,249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,334.42

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