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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,084.89, 663,256.71 and 142,559.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,084.89, 663,256.71 and 142,559.46 is: 213,880.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,084.89 : 663,256.71 = 142,559.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,084.89/663,256.71 = 142,559.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,084.89x = 663,256.71 × 142,559.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,084.89x = 94,553,518,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,553,518,418.98/442,084.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,880.91

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