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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,829.60, 664,309.20 and 232,483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,829.60, 664,309.20 and 232,483.40 is: 348,759.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,829.60 : 664,309.20 = 232,483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,829.60/664,309.20 = 232,483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,829.60x = 664,309.20 × 232,483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,829.60x = 154,440,861,467.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,440,861,467.28/442,829.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,759.12

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