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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,652.20, 663,186.30 and 269,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,652.20, 663,186.30 and 269,228.20 is: 403,360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,652.20 : 663,186.30 = 269,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,652.20/663,186.30 = 269,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,652.20x = 663,186.30 × 269,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,652.20x = 178,548,453,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,548,453,813.66/442,652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,360.59

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