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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,650.72, 620,643.08 and 258,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,650.72, 620,643.08 and 258,725.60 is: 357,113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,650.72 : 620,643.08 = 258,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,650.72/620,643.08 = 258,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,650.72x = 620,643.08 × 258,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,650.72x = 160,576,253,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,576,253,258.85/449,650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,113.30

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