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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,858.20, 664,287.30 and 301,140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,858.20, 664,287.30 and 301,140.60 is: 451,710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,858.20 : 664,287.30 = 301,140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,858.20/664,287.30 = 301,140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,858.20x = 664,287.30 × 301,140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,858.20x = 200,043,876,094.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,043,876,094.38/442,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,710.90

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