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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,728.76, 664,178.48 and 143,283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,728.76, 664,178.48 and 143,283.64 is: 214,953.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,728.76 : 664,178.48 = 143,283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,728.76/664,178.48 = 143,283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,728.76x = 664,178.48 × 143,283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,728.76x = 95,165,910,224.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,165,910,224.07/442,728.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,953.08

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