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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,242.60, 663,201.90 and 142,801.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,242.60, 663,201.90 and 142,801.80 is: 214,150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,242.60 : 663,201.90 = 142,801.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,242.60/663,201.90 = 142,801.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,242.60x = 663,201.90 × 142,801.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,242.60x = 94,706,425,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,706,425,083.42/442,242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,150.39

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