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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,813.20, 664,219.80 and 265,228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,813.20, 664,219.80 and 265,228.80 is: 397,843.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,813.20 : 664,219.80 = 265,228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,813.20/664,219.80 = 265,228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,813.20x = 664,219.80 × 265,228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,813.20x = 176,170,220,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,170,220,490.24/442,813.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,843.20

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