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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,090.89, 663,265.71 and 142,565.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,090.89, 663,265.71 and 142,565.46 is: 213,889.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,090.89 : 663,265.71 = 142,565.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,090.89/663,265.71 = 142,565.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,090.89x = 663,265.71 × 142,565.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,090.89x = 94,558,781,048.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,558,781,048.38/442,090.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,889.91

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