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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,515.20, 663,772.80 and 147,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,515.20, 663,772.80 and 147,027.20 is: 220,540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,515.20 : 663,772.80 = 147,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,515.20/663,772.80 = 147,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,515.20x = 663,772.80 × 147,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,515.20x = 97,592,656,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,592,656,220.16/442,515.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,540.80

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