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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,042.32, 663,062.88 and 205,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,042.32, 663,062.88 and 205,255.52 is: 307,883.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,042.32 : 663,062.88 = 205,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,042.32/663,062.88 = 205,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,042.32x = 663,062.88 × 205,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,042.32x = 136,097,316,227.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,097,316,227.10/442,042.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,883.00

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