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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,955.80, 664,433.70 and 309,986.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,955.80, 664,433.70 and 309,986.20 is: 464,979.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,955.80 : 664,433.70 = 309,986.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,955.80/664,433.70 = 309,986.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,955.80x = 664,433.70 × 309,986.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,955.80x = 205,965,277,814.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,965,277,814.94/442,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,979.30

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