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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,033.52, 663,246.30 and 231,621.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,033.52, 663,246.30 and 231,621.44 is: 347,534.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,033.52 : 663,246.30 = 231,621.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,033.52/663,246.30 = 231,621.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,033.52x = 663,246.30 × 231,621.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,033.52x = 153,622,063,080.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,622,063,080.67/442,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,534.87

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