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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,631.43, 664,611.35 and 253,305.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,631.43, 664,611.35 and 253,305.59 is: 380,338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,631.43 : 664,611.35 = 253,305.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,631.43/664,611.35 = 253,305.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,631.43x = 664,611.35 × 253,305.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,631.43x = 168,349,765,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,349,765,542.86/442,631.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,338.48

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