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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,073.20, 664,609.80 and 218,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,073.20, 664,609.80 and 218,541.20 is: 327,811.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,073.20 : 664,609.80 = 218,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,073.20/664,609.80 = 218,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,073.20x = 664,609.80 × 218,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,073.20x = 145,244,623,223.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,244,623,223.76/443,073.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,811.80

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