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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,940.13, 664,368.08 and 176,629.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,940.13, 664,368.08 and 176,629.41 is: 264,927.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,940.13 : 664,368.08 = 176,629.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,940.13/664,368.08 = 176,629.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,940.13x = 664,368.08 × 176,629.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,940.13x = 117,346,941,110.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,346,941,110.09/442,940.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,927.32

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