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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,853.10, 664,344.45 and 232,506.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,853.10, 664,344.45 and 232,506.90 is: 348,794.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,853.10 : 664,344.45 = 232,506.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,853.10/664,344.45 = 232,506.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,853.10x = 664,344.45 × 232,506.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,853.10x = 154,464,668,601.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,464,668,601.71/442,853.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,794.37

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