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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,946.40, 664,516.80 and 218,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,946.40, 664,516.80 and 218,414.40 is: 327,669.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,946.40 : 664,516.80 = 218,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,946.40/664,516.80 = 218,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,946.40x = 664,516.80 × 218,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,946.40x = 145,140,038,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,140,038,161.92/442,946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,669.53

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