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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,424.92, 662,297.22 and 272,748.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,424.92, 662,297.22 and 272,748.36 is: 409,221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,424.92 : 662,297.22 = 272,748.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,424.92/662,297.22 = 272,748.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,424.92x = 662,297.22 × 272,748.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,424.92x = 180,640,480,587.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,640,480,587.56/441,424.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,221.30

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