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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,955.20, 664,432.80 and 265,370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,955.20, 664,432.80 and 265,370.80 is: 398,056.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,955.20 : 664,432.80 = 265,370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,955.20/664,432.80 = 265,370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,955.20x = 664,432.80 × 265,370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,955.20x = 176,321,063,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,321,063,682.24/442,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,056.20

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