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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,163.64, 610,012.62 and 272,102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,163.64, 610,012.62 and 272,102.52 is: 375,394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,163.64 : 610,012.62 = 272,102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,163.64/610,012.62 = 272,102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,163.64x = 610,012.62 × 272,102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,163.64x = 165,985,971,133.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,985,971,133.80/442,163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,394.89

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