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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,486.80, 663,730.20 and 403,995.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,486.80, 663,730.20 and 403,995.60 is: 605,993.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,486.80 : 663,730.20 = 403,995.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,486.80/663,730.20 = 403,995.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,486.80x = 663,730.20 × 403,995.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,486.80x = 268,144,080,387.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,144,080,387.12/442,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,993.40

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