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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,069.20, 663,103.80 and 331,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,069.20, 663,103.80 and 331,477.20 is: 497,215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,069.20 : 663,103.80 = 331,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,069.20/663,103.80 = 331,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,069.20x = 663,103.80 × 331,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,069.20x = 219,803,790,933.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,803,790,933.36/442,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,215.80

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