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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,936.40, 664,404.60 and 425,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,936.40, 664,404.60 and 425,440.40 is: 638,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,936.40 : 664,404.60 = 425,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,936.40/664,404.60 = 425,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,936.40x = 664,404.60 × 425,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,936.40x = 282,664,558,785.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,664,558,785.84/442,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,160.60

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