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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,303.72, 668,308.22 and 232,132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,303.72, 668,308.22 and 232,132.73 is: 348,382.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,303.72 : 668,308.22 = 232,132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,303.72/668,308.22 = 232,132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,303.72x = 668,308.22 × 232,132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,303.72x = 155,136,211,590.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,136,211,590.04/445,303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,382.92

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