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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,934.21, 664,507.17 and 143,415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,934.21, 664,507.17 and 143,415.14 is: 215,156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,934.21 : 664,507.17 = 143,415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,934.21/664,507.17 = 143,415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,934.21x = 664,507.17 × 143,415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,934.21x = 95,300,385,494.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,300,385,494.02/442,934.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,156.98

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