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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,788.18, 664,376.67 and 232,376.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,788.18, 664,376.67 and 232,376.91 is: 348,667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,788.18 : 664,376.67 = 232,376.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,788.18/664,376.67 = 232,376.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,788.18x = 664,376.67 × 232,376.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,788.18x = 154,385,797,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,385,797,650.69/442,788.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,667.39

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