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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,920.60, 664,380.90 and 255,713.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,920.60, 664,380.90 and 255,713.40 is: 383,570.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,920.60 : 664,380.90 = 255,713.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,920.60/664,380.90 = 255,713.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,920.60x = 664,380.90 × 255,713.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,920.60x = 169,891,098,834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,891,098,834.06/442,920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,570.10

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