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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,878.80, 664,318.20 and 408,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,878.80, 664,318.20 and 408,664.40 is: 612,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,878.80 : 664,318.20 = 408,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,878.80/664,318.20 = 408,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,878.80x = 664,318.20 × 408,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,878.80x = 271,483,198,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,483,198,612.08/442,878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,996.60

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