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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,843.60, 667,265.40 and 267,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,843.60, 667,265.40 and 267,259.20 is: 400,888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,843.60 : 667,265.40 = 267,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,843.60/667,265.40 = 267,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,843.60x = 667,265.40 × 267,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,843.60x = 178,332,816,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,332,816,991.68/444,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,888.80

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