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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,324.02, 994,674.93 and 242,305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,324.02, 994,674.93 and 242,305.46 is: 363,344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,324.02 : 994,674.93 = 242,305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,324.02/994,674.93 = 242,305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,324.02x = 994,674.93 × 242,305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,324.02x = 241,015,166,464.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,015,166,464.12/663,324.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,344.55

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