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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,915.40, 664,265.10 and 127,339.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,915.40, 664,265.10 and 127,339.40 is: 190,978.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,915.40 : 664,265.10 = 127,339.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,915.40/664,265.10 = 127,339.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,915.40x = 664,265.10 × 127,339.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,915.40x = 84,587,119,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,587,119,274.94/442,915.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,978.05

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