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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,908.18, 664,467.60 and 143,388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,908.18, 664,467.60 and 143,388.80 is: 215,117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,908.18 : 664,467.60 = 143,388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,908.18/664,467.60 = 143,388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,908.18x = 664,467.60 × 143,388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,908.18x = 95,277,211,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,277,211,802.88/442,908.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,117.30

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