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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,908.80, 664,363.20 and 309,939.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,908.80, 664,363.20 and 309,939.20 is: 464,908.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,908.80 : 664,363.20 = 309,939.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,908.80/664,363.20 = 309,939.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,908.80x = 664,363.20 × 309,939.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,908.80x = 205,912,198,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,912,198,717.44/442,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,908.80

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