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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,962.20, 664,443.30 and 310,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,962.20, 664,443.30 and 310,251.80 is: 465,377.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,962.20 : 664,443.30 = 310,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,962.20/664,443.30 = 310,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,962.20x = 664,443.30 × 310,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,962.20x = 206,144,729,822.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,144,729,822.94/442,962.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,377.70

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