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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,344.80, 664,208.40 and 255,720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,344.80, 664,208.40 and 255,720.80 is: 383,980.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,344.80 : 664,208.40 = 255,720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,344.80/664,208.40 = 255,720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,344.80x = 664,208.40 × 255,720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,344.80x = 169,851,903,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,851,903,414.72/442,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,980.78

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