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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,862.20, 664,293.30 and 218,257.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,862.20, 664,293.30 and 218,257.30 is: 327,385.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,862.20 : 664,293.30 = 218,257.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,862.20/664,293.30 = 218,257.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,862.20x = 664,293.30 × 218,257.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,862.20x = 144,986,862,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,986,862,066.09/442,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,385.95

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