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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,848.90, 664,378.76 and 143,329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,848.90, 664,378.76 and 143,329.45 is: 215,028.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,848.90 : 664,378.76 = 143,329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,848.90/664,378.76 = 143,329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,848.90x = 664,378.76 × 143,329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,848.90x = 95,225,041,399.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,225,041,399.34/442,848.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,028.29

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