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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,844.90, 664,364.55 and 218,312.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,844.90, 664,364.55 and 218,312.90 is: 327,517.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,844.90 : 664,364.55 = 218,312.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,844.90/664,364.55 = 218,312.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,844.90x = 664,364.55 × 218,312.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,844.90x = 145,039,351,567.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,039,351,567.70/442,844.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,517.27

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