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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,603.40, 663,905.10 and 147,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,603.40, 663,905.10 and 147,115.40 is: 220,673.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,603.40 : 663,905.10 = 147,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,603.40/663,905.10 = 147,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,603.40x = 663,905.10 × 147,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,603.40x = 97,670,664,348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,670,664,348.54/442,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,673.10

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