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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,997.70, 664,496.55 and 380,789.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,997.70, 664,496.55 and 380,789.70 is: 571,184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,997.70 : 664,496.55 = 380,789.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,997.70/664,496.55 = 380,789.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,997.70x = 664,496.55 × 380,789.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,997.70x = 253,033,441,925.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,033,441,925.54/442,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,184.55

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