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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,028.64, 663,038.10 and 264,585.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,028.64, 663,038.10 and 264,585.18 is: 396,874.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,028.64 : 663,038.10 = 264,585.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,028.64/663,038.10 = 264,585.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,028.64x = 663,038.10 × 264,585.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,028.64x = 175,430,055,035.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,430,055,035.36/442,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,874.86

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