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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,741.08, 662,717.46 and 142,249.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,741.08, 662,717.46 and 142,249.82 is: 213,408.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,741.08 : 662,717.46 = 142,249.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,741.08/662,717.46 = 142,249.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,741.08x = 662,717.46 × 142,249.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,741.08x = 94,271,439,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,271,439,395.86/441,741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,408.81

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