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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,977.93, 664,171.62 and 215,212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,977.93, 664,171.62 and 215,212.80 is: 322,675.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,977.93 : 664,171.62 = 215,212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,977.93/664,171.62 = 215,212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,977.93x = 664,171.62 × 215,212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,977.93x = 142,938,234,020.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,938,234,020.74/442,977.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,675.75

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