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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,198.20, 663,294.60 and 126,655.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,198.20, 663,294.60 and 126,655.68 is: 189,982.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,198.20 : 663,294.60 = 126,655.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,198.20/663,294.60 = 126,655.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,198.20x = 663,294.60 × 126,655.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,198.20x = 84,010,028,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,010,028,603.33/442,198.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,982.75

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