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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,041.20, 675,234.60 and 442,956.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,041.20, 675,234.60 and 442,956.40 is: 664,604.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,041.20 : 675,234.60 = 442,956.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,041.20/675,234.60 = 442,956.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,041.20x = 675,234.60 × 442,956.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,041.20x = 299,099,487,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,099,487,571.44/450,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,604.68

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