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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,805.60, 664,208.40 and 206,609.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,805.60, 664,208.40 and 206,609.60 is: 309,914.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,805.60 : 664,208.40 = 206,609.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,805.60/664,208.40 = 206,609.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,805.60x = 664,208.40 × 206,609.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,805.60x = 137,231,831,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,231,831,840.64/442,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,914.40

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