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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,812.20, 664,218.30 and 265,227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,812.20, 664,218.30 and 265,227.80 is: 397,841.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,812.20 : 664,218.30 = 265,227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,812.20/664,218.30 = 265,227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,812.20x = 664,218.30 × 265,227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,812.20x = 176,169,158,428.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,169,158,428.74/442,812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,841.70

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