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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,999.80, 664,694.10 and 206,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,999.80, 664,694.10 and 206,220.60 is: 309,421.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,999.80 : 664,694.10 = 206,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,999.80/664,694.10 = 206,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,999.80x = 664,694.10 × 206,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,999.80x = 137,073,616,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,073,616,118.46/442,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,421.40

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