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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,283.52, 615,080.16 and 331,909.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,283.52, 615,080.16 and 331,909.44 is: 458,473.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,283.52 : 615,080.16 = 331,909.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,283.52/615,080.16 = 331,909.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,283.52x = 615,080.16 × 331,909.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,283.52x = 204,150,911,460.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,150,911,460.71/445,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,473.99

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