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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,284.66, 620,045.49 and 258,357.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,284.66, 620,045.49 and 258,357.94 is: 356,552.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,284.66 : 620,045.49 = 258,357.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,284.66/620,045.49 = 258,357.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,284.66x = 620,045.49 × 258,357.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,284.66x = 160,193,675,502.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,193,675,502.69/449,284.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,552.74

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