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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,961.20, 664,119.84 and 176,641.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,961.20, 664,119.84 and 176,641.84 is: 264,834.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,961.20 : 664,119.84 = 176,641.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,961.20/664,119.84 = 176,641.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,961.20x = 664,119.84 × 176,641.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,961.20x = 117,311,350,518.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,311,350,518.11/442,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,834.37

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