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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,875.80, 664,313.70 and 402,786.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,875.80, 664,313.70 and 402,786.20 is: 604,179.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,875.80 : 664,313.70 = 402,786.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,875.80/664,313.70 = 402,786.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,875.80x = 664,313.70 × 402,786.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,875.80x = 267,576,390,830.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,576,390,830.94/442,875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,179.30

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