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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,859.39, 664,394.52 and 143,340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,859.39, 664,394.52 and 143,340.02 is: 215,044.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,859.39 : 664,394.52 = 143,340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,859.39/664,394.52 = 143,340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,859.39x = 664,394.52 × 143,340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,859.39x = 95,234,320,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,234,320,462.72/442,859.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,044.15

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