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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,629.80, 664,160.70 and 205,850.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,629.80, 664,160.70 and 205,850.60 is: 308,876.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,629.80 : 664,160.70 = 205,850.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,629.80/664,160.70 = 205,850.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,629.80x = 664,160.70 × 205,850.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,629.80x = 136,717,878,591.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,717,878,591.42/442,629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,876.35

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