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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,438.40, 665,157.60 and 266,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,438.40, 665,157.60 and 266,145.60 is: 399,218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,438.40 : 665,157.60 = 266,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,438.40/665,157.60 = 266,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,438.40x = 665,157.60 × 266,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,438.40x = 177,028,768,546.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,028,768,546.56/443,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,218.40

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