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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,671.80, 664,007.70 and 408,457.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,671.80, 664,007.70 and 408,457.40 is: 612,686.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,671.80 : 664,007.70 = 408,457.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,671.80/664,007.70 = 408,457.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,671.80x = 664,007.70 × 408,457.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,671.80x = 271,218,858,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,218,858,721.98/442,671.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,686.10

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