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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,853.10, 664,279.65 and 440,228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,853.10, 664,279.65 and 440,228.70 is: 660,343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,853.10 : 664,279.65 = 440,228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,853.10/664,279.65 = 440,228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,853.10x = 664,279.65 × 440,228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,853.10x = 292,434,966,755.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,434,966,755.96/442,853.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,343.05

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