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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,733.58, 663,705.90 and 162,185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,733.58, 663,705.90 and 162,185.22 is: 243,133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,733.58 : 663,705.90 = 162,185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,733.58/663,705.90 = 162,185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,733.58x = 663,705.90 × 162,185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,733.58x = 107,643,287,406.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,643,287,406.80/442,733.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,133.33

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