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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,871.80, 664,307.70 and 243,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,871.80, 664,307.70 and 243,806.20 is: 365,709.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,871.80 : 664,307.70 = 243,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,871.80/664,307.70 = 243,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,871.80x = 664,307.70 × 243,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,871.80x = 161,962,335,967.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,962,335,967.74/442,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,709.30

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