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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,002.96, 662,435.76 and 384,842.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,002.96, 662,435.76 and 384,842.98 is: 576,769.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,002.96 : 662,435.76 = 384,842.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,002.96/662,435.76 = 384,842.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,002.96x = 662,435.76 × 384,842.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,002.96x = 254,933,751,936.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,933,751,936.97/442,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,769.33

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