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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,753.08, 663,735.12 and 162,204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,753.08, 663,735.12 and 162,204.72 is: 243,162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,753.08 : 663,735.12 = 162,204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,753.08/663,735.12 = 162,204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,753.08x = 663,735.12 × 162,204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,753.08x = 107,660,969,293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,660,969,293.77/442,753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,162.55

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