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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,822.60, 664,233.90 and 255,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,822.60, 664,233.90 and 255,615.40 is: 383,423.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,822.60 : 664,233.90 = 255,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,822.60/664,233.90 = 255,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,822.60x = 664,233.90 × 255,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,822.60x = 169,788,414,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,788,414,042.06/442,822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,423.10

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