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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,208.28, 663,442.56 and 142,683.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,208.28, 663,442.56 and 142,683.24 is: 214,066.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,208.28 : 663,442.56 = 142,683.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,208.28/663,442.56 = 142,683.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,208.28x = 663,442.56 × 142,683.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,208.28x = 94,662,129,984.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,662,129,984.07/442,208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,066.84

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