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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,031.89, 664,515.69 and 173,109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,031.89, 664,515.69 and 173,109.29 is: 259,651.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,031.89 : 664,515.69 = 173,109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,031.89/664,515.69 = 173,109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,031.89x = 664,515.69 × 173,109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,031.89x = 115,033,839,289.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,033,839,289.76/443,031.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,651.37

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