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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,152.81, 636,212.59 and 143,670.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,152.81, 636,212.59 and 143,670.05 is: 215,499.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,152.81 : 636,212.59 = 143,670.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,152.81/636,212.59 = 143,670.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,152.81x = 636,212.59 × 143,670.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,152.81x = 91,404,694,615.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,404,694,615.93/424,152.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,499.44

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