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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,535.05, 610,745.72 and 270,553.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,535.05, 610,745.72 and 270,553.92 is: 373,393.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,535.05 : 610,745.72 = 270,553.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,535.05/610,745.72 = 270,553.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,535.05x = 610,745.72 × 270,553.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,535.05x = 165,239,649,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,239,649,983.47/442,535.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,393.37

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