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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,086.32, 663,258.88 and 142,560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,086.32, 663,258.88 and 142,560.88 is: 213,883.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,086.32 : 663,258.88 = 142,560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,086.32/663,258.88 = 142,560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,086.32x = 663,258.88 × 142,560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,086.32x = 94,554,769,600.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,554,769,600.61/442,086.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,883.05

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