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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,143.54, 663,344.46 and 142,617.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,143.54, 663,344.46 and 142,617.48 is: 213,967.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,143.54 : 663,344.46 = 142,617.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,143.54/663,344.46 = 142,617.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,143.54x = 663,344.46 × 142,617.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,143.54x = 94,604,515,257.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,604,515,257.16/442,143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,967.88

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