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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,815.40, 664,223.10 and 406,073.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,815.40, 664,223.10 and 406,073.80 is: 609,110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,815.40 : 664,223.10 = 406,073.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,815.40/664,223.10 = 406,073.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,815.40x = 664,223.10 × 406,073.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,815.40x = 269,723,598,264.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,723,598,264.78/442,815.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,110.70

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