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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,942.80, 664,219.80 and 176,614.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,942.80, 664,219.80 and 176,614.80 is: 264,844.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,942.80 : 664,219.80 = 176,614.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,942.80/664,219.80 = 176,614.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,942.80x = 664,219.80 × 176,614.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,942.80x = 117,311,047,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,311,047,133.04/442,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,844.69

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