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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,119.78, 663,343.89 and 307,112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,119.78, 663,343.89 and 307,112.72 is: 460,783.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,119.78 : 663,343.89 = 307,112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,119.78/663,343.89 = 307,112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,119.78x = 663,343.89 × 307,112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,119.78x = 203,721,347,481.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,721,347,481.85/442,119.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,783.16

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