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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,938.40, 664,407.60 and 425,442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,938.40, 664,407.60 and 425,442.40 is: 638,163.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,938.40 : 664,407.60 = 425,442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,938.40/664,407.60 = 425,442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,938.40x = 664,407.60 × 425,442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,938.40x = 282,667,163,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,667,163,922.24/442,938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,163.60

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