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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,974.92, 664,167.13 and 215,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,974.92, 664,167.13 and 215,209.80 is: 322,671.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,974.92 : 664,167.13 = 215,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,974.92/664,167.13 = 215,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,974.92x = 664,167.13 × 215,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,974.92x = 142,935,274,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,935,274,675.85/442,974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,671.26

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