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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,552.52, 674,425.98 and 239,159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,552.52, 674,425.98 and 239,159.88 is: 358,791.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,552.52 : 674,425.98 = 239,159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,552.52/674,425.98 = 239,159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,552.52x = 674,425.98 × 239,159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,552.52x = 161,295,636,445.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,295,636,445.68/449,552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,791.53

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