Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,752, 664,128 and 147,264
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 442,752, 664,128 and 147,264 is: 220,896
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,752 : 664,128 = 147,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,752/664,128 = 147,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,752x = 664,128 × 147,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,752x = 97,802,145,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,802,145,792/442,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,896
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