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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,650.80, 663,899.40 and 162,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,650.80, 663,899.40 and 162,023.60 is: 243,007.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,650.80 : 663,899.40 = 162,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,650.80/663,899.40 = 162,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,650.80x = 663,899.40 × 162,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,650.80x = 107,567,370,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,567,370,825.84/442,650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,007.29

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