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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,171.16, 610,022.96 and 272,110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,171.16, 610,022.96 and 272,110.04 is: 375,405.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,171.16 : 610,022.96 = 272,110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,171.16/610,022.96 = 272,110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,171.16x = 610,022.96 × 272,110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,171.16x = 165,993,372,046.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,993,372,046.52/442,171.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,405.24

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