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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,868.20, 664,302.30 and 218,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,868.20, 664,302.30 and 218,271.40 is: 327,407.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,868.20 : 664,302.30 = 218,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,868.20/664,302.30 = 218,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,868.20x = 664,302.30 × 218,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,868.20x = 144,998,193,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,998,193,044.22/442,868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,407.10

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