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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,423.02, 614,708.91 and 264,242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,423.02, 614,708.91 and 264,242.22 is: 364,669.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,423.02 : 614,708.91 = 264,242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,423.02/614,708.91 = 264,242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,423.02x = 614,708.91 × 264,242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,423.02x = 162,432,047,032.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,432,047,032.18/445,423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,669.18

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