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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,585.80, 663,878.70 and 302,617.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,585.80, 663,878.70 and 302,617.80 is: 453,926.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,585.80 : 663,878.70 = 302,617.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,585.80/663,878.70 = 302,617.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,585.80x = 663,878.70 × 302,617.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,585.80x = 200,901,511,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,901,511,660.86/442,585.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,926.70

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