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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,976.20, 664,010.70 and 217,990.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,976.20, 664,010.70 and 217,990.60 is: 326,762.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,976.20 : 664,010.70 = 217,990.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,976.20/664,010.70 = 217,990.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,976.20x = 664,010.70 × 217,990.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,976.20x = 144,748,090,899.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,748,090,899.42/442,976.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,762.68

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