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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,635.53, 610,884.34 and 270,654.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,635.53, 610,884.34 and 270,654.29 is: 373,531.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,635.53 : 610,884.34 = 270,654.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,635.53/610,884.34 = 270,654.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,635.53x = 610,884.34 × 270,654.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,635.53x = 165,338,467,314.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,338,467,314.82/442,635.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,531.85

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