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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,827.60, 664,306.20 and 232,481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,827.60, 664,306.20 and 232,481.40 is: 348,756.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,827.60 : 664,306.20 = 232,481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,827.60/664,306.20 = 232,481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,827.60x = 664,306.20 × 232,481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,827.60x = 154,438,835,404.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,438,835,404.68/442,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,756.12

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