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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,153.84, 663,359.94 and 142,627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,153.84, 663,359.94 and 142,627.76 is: 213,983.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,153.84 : 663,359.94 = 142,627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,153.84/663,359.94 = 142,627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,153.84x = 663,359.94 × 142,627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,153.84x = 94,613,542,315.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,613,542,315.93/442,153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,983.31

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