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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,697.34, 663,651.48 and 162,148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,697.34, 663,651.48 and 162,148.98 is: 243,078.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,697.34 : 663,651.48 = 162,148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,697.34/663,651.48 = 162,148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,697.34x = 663,651.48 × 162,148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,697.34x = 107,610,410,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,610,410,557.49/442,697.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,078.96

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