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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,641.03, 610,891.94 and 270,659.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,641.03, 610,891.94 and 270,659.79 is: 373,539.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,641.03 : 610,891.94 = 270,659.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,641.03/610,891.94 = 270,659.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,641.03x = 610,891.94 × 270,659.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,641.03x = 165,343,882,839.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,343,882,839.79/442,641.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,539.44

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