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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,026.90, 663,035.46 and 264,583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,026.90, 663,035.46 and 264,583.44 is: 396,872.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,026.90 : 663,035.46 = 264,583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,026.90/663,035.46 = 264,583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,026.90x = 663,035.46 × 264,583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,026.90x = 175,428,202,848.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,428,202,848.78/442,026.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,872.23

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