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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,082.64, 663,253.32 and 142,557.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,082.64, 663,253.32 and 142,557.18 is: 213,877.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,082.64 : 663,253.32 = 142,557.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,082.64/663,253.32 = 142,557.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,082.64x = 663,253.32 × 142,557.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,082.64x = 94,551,522,924.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,551,522,924.84/442,082.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,877.48

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