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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,625.80, 664,154.70 and 205,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,625.80, 664,154.70 and 205,846.60 is: 308,870.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,625.80 : 664,154.70 = 205,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,625.80/664,154.70 = 205,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,625.80x = 664,154.70 × 205,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,625.80x = 136,713,986,869.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,713,986,869.02/442,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,870.35

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