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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,251.40, 995,265.90 and 242,569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,251.40, 995,265.90 and 242,569.80 is: 363,996.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,251.40 : 995,265.90 = 242,569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,251.40/995,265.90 = 242,569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,251.40x = 995,265.90 × 242,569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,251.40x = 241,421,450,309.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,421,450,309.82/663,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,996.90

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