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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,130.95, 663,336.54 and 157,815.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,130.95, 663,336.54 and 157,815.20 is: 236,772.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,130.95 : 663,336.54 = 157,815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,130.95/663,336.54 = 157,815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,130.95x = 663,336.54 × 157,815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,130.95x = 104,684,590,385.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,684,590,385.75/442,130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,772.82

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