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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,198.20, 663,391.74 and 142,695.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,198.20, 663,391.74 and 142,695.80 is: 214,074.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,198.20 : 663,391.74 = 142,695.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,198.20/663,391.74 = 142,695.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,198.20x = 663,391.74 × 142,695.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,198.20x = 94,663,215,052.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,663,215,052.69/442,198.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,074.18

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