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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,151.68, 636,210.90 and 143,668.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,151.68, 636,210.90 and 143,668.92 is: 215,497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,151.68 : 636,210.90 = 143,668.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,151.68/636,210.90 = 143,668.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,151.68x = 636,210.90 × 143,668.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,151.68x = 91,403,732,895.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,403,732,895.23/424,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,497.75

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