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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,996.80, 664,495.20 and 303,028.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,996.80, 664,495.20 and 303,028.80 is: 454,543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,996.80 : 664,495.20 = 303,028.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,996.80/664,495.20 = 303,028.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,996.80x = 664,495.20 × 303,028.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,996.80x = 201,361,183,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,361,183,061.76/442,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,543.20

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