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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,950.80, 664,231.80 and 176,622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,950.80, 664,231.80 and 176,622.80 is: 264,856.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,950.80 : 664,231.80 = 176,622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,950.80/664,231.80 = 176,622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,950.80x = 664,231.80 × 176,622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,950.80x = 117,318,480,365.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,318,480,365.04/442,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,856.68

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