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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,876.20, 664,314.30 and 147,388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,876.20, 664,314.30 and 147,388.20 is: 221,082.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,876.20 : 664,314.30 = 147,388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,876.20/664,314.30 = 147,388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,876.20x = 664,314.30 × 147,388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,876.20x = 97,912,088,911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,912,088,911.26/442,876.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,082.30

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