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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,502.10, 663,364.35 and 265,079.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,502.10, 663,364.35 and 265,079.70 is: 397,386.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,502.10 : 663,364.35 = 265,079.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,502.10/663,364.35 = 265,079.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,502.10x = 663,364.35 × 265,079.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,502.10x = 175,844,422,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,844,422,888.70/442,502.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,386.64

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