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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,826.60, 664,304.70 and 232,480.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,826.60, 664,304.70 and 232,480.40 is: 348,754.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,826.60 : 664,304.70 = 232,480.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,826.60/664,304.70 = 232,480.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,826.60x = 664,304.70 × 232,480.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,826.60x = 154,437,822,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,437,822,377.88/442,826.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,754.62

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