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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,384, 663,578.43 and 109,960

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,384, 663,578.43 and 109,960 is: 164,940.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,384 : 663,578.43 = 109,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,384/663,578.43 = 109,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,384x = 663,578.43 × 109,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,384x = 72,967,084,162.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,967,084,162.80/442,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,940.60

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