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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,129.12, 608,562.96 and 271,262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,129.12, 608,562.96 and 271,262.88 is: 374,222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,129.12 : 608,562.96 = 271,262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,129.12/608,562.96 = 271,262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,129.12x = 608,562.96 × 271,262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,129.12x = 165,080,541,190.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,080,541,190.93/441,129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,222.72

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