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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,050.16, 663,070.32 and 264,606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,050.16, 663,070.32 and 264,606.72 is: 396,907.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,050.16 : 663,070.32 = 264,606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,050.16/663,070.32 = 264,606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,050.16x = 663,070.32 × 264,606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,050.16x = 175,452,862,504.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,452,862,504.55/442,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,907.13

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