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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,040.20, 663,060.30 and 331,448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,040.20, 663,060.30 and 331,448.20 is: 497,172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,040.20 : 663,060.30 = 331,448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,040.20/663,060.30 = 331,448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,040.20x = 663,060.30 × 331,448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,040.20x = 219,770,142,926.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,770,142,926.46/442,040.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,172.30

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