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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,955.20, 664,432.80 and 323,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,955.20, 664,432.80 and 323,982.40 is: 485,973.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,955.20 : 664,432.80 = 323,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,955.20/664,432.80 = 323,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,955.20x = 664,432.80 × 323,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,955.20x = 215,264,533,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,264,533,182.72/442,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,973.60

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