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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,038.02, 663,253.06 and 231,625.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,038.02, 663,253.06 and 231,625.94 is: 347,541.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,038.02 : 663,253.06 = 231,625.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,038.02/663,253.06 = 231,625.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,038.02x = 663,253.06 × 231,625.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,038.02x = 153,626,613,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,626,613,480.38/442,038.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,541.63

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