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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,042.40, 663,063.60 and 274,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,042.40, 663,063.60 and 274,080.80 is: 411,121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,042.40 : 663,063.60 = 274,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,042.40/663,063.60 = 274,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,042.40x = 663,063.60 × 274,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,042.40x = 181,733,001,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,733,001,938.88/442,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,121.20

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