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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,979.70, 664,469.55 and 253,245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,979.70, 664,469.55 and 253,245.30 is: 379,867.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,979.70 : 664,469.55 = 253,245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,979.70/664,469.55 = 253,245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,979.70x = 664,469.55 × 253,245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,979.70x = 168,273,790,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,273,790,530.62/442,979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,867.95

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