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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,971.40, 664,554.30 and 218,439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,971.40, 664,554.30 and 218,439.40 is: 327,707.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,971.40 : 664,554.30 = 218,439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,971.40/664,554.30 = 218,439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,971.40x = 664,554.30 × 218,439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,971.40x = 145,164,842,559.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,164,842,559.42/442,971.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,707.03

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