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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,712.13, 663,564.84 and 389,299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,712.13, 663,564.84 and 389,299.44 is: 583,506.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,712.13 : 663,564.84 = 389,299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,712.13/663,564.84 = 389,299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,712.13x = 663,564.84 × 389,299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,712.13x = 258,325,420,615.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,325,420,615.69/442,712.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,506.53

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