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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,351.20, 665,026.80 and 256,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,351.20, 665,026.80 and 256,266.40 is: 384,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,351.20 : 665,026.80 = 256,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,351.20/665,026.80 = 256,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,351.20x = 665,026.80 × 256,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,351.20x = 170,424,023,939.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,424,023,939.52/443,351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,399.60

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