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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,429.40, 663,125.70 and 331,491.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,429.40, 663,125.70 and 331,491.80 is: 496,849.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,429.40 : 663,125.70 = 331,491.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,429.40/663,125.70 = 331,491.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,429.40x = 663,125.70 × 331,491.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,429.40x = 219,820,731,919.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,820,731,919.26/442,429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,849.29

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