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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,851.20, 664,276.80 and 265,558.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,851.20, 664,276.80 and 265,558.40 is: 398,337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,851.20 : 664,276.80 = 265,558.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,851.20/664,276.80 = 265,558.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,851.20x = 664,276.80 × 265,558.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,851.20x = 176,404,284,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,404,284,165.12/442,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,337.60

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