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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,844.51, 664,372.17 and 143,325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,844.51, 664,372.17 and 143,325.09 is: 215,021.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,844.51 : 664,372.17 = 143,325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,844.51/664,372.17 = 143,325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,844.51x = 664,372.17 × 143,325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,844.51x = 95,221,201,058.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,221,201,058.75/442,844.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,021.75

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