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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,991.80, 664,487.70 and 206,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,991.80, 664,487.70 and 206,358.40 is: 309,537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,991.80 : 664,487.70 = 206,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,991.80/664,487.70 = 206,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,991.80x = 664,487.70 × 206,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,991.80x = 137,122,618,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,122,618,591.68/442,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,537.60

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