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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,904.43, 664,034.80 and 176,585.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,904.43, 664,034.80 and 176,585.07 is: 264,749.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,904.43 : 664,034.80 = 176,585.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,904.43/664,034.80 = 176,585.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,904.43x = 664,034.80 × 176,585.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,904.43x = 117,258,630,757.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,258,630,757.51/442,904.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,749.28

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