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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,207.90, 663,441.99 and 142,682.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,207.90, 663,441.99 and 142,682.86 is: 214,066.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,207.90 : 663,441.99 = 142,682.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,207.90/663,441.99 = 142,682.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,207.90x = 663,441.99 × 142,682.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,207.90x = 94,661,800,577.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,661,800,577.29/442,207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,066.28

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