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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,157.67, 636,219.90 and 143,674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,157.67, 636,219.90 and 143,674.92 is: 215,506.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,157.67 : 636,219.90 = 143,674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,157.67/636,219.90 = 143,674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,157.67x = 636,219.90 × 143,674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,157.67x = 91,408,843,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,408,843,234.91/424,157.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,506.76

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