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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,960.07, 611,330.82 and 270,992.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,960.07, 611,330.82 and 270,992.59 is: 373,997.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,960.07 : 611,330.82 = 270,992.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,960.07/611,330.82 = 270,992.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,960.07x = 611,330.82 × 270,992.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,960.07x = 165,666,120,476.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,666,120,476.24/442,960.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,997.87

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