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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,030.52, 663,241.80 and 231,618.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,030.52, 663,241.80 and 231,618.44 is: 347,530.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,030.52 : 663,241.80 = 231,618.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,030.52/663,241.80 = 231,618.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,030.52x = 663,241.80 × 231,618.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,030.52x = 153,619,031,058.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,619,031,058.79/442,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,530.37

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