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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,078.84, 663,247.65 and 142,553.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,078.84, 663,247.65 and 142,553.39 is: 213,871.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,078.84 : 663,247.65 = 142,553.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,078.84/663,247.65 = 142,553.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,078.84x = 663,247.65 × 142,553.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,078.84x = 94,548,200,917.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,548,200,917.03/442,078.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,871.81

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