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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,024.89, 663,032.46 and 264,581.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,024.89, 663,032.46 and 264,581.43 is: 396,869.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,024.89 : 663,032.46 = 264,581.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,024.89/663,032.46 = 264,581.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,024.89x = 663,032.46 × 264,581.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,024.89x = 175,426,076,403.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,426,076,403.22/442,024.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,869.23

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