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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,885.20, 664,327.80 and 307,582.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,885.20, 664,327.80 and 307,582.80 is: 461,374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,885.20 : 664,327.80 = 307,582.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,885.20/664,327.80 = 307,582.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,885.20x = 664,327.80 × 307,582.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,885.20x = 204,335,804,841.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,335,804,841.84/442,885.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,374.20

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