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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,953.90, 664,344.45 and 143,361.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,953.90, 664,344.45 and 143,361.90 is: 215,014.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,953.90 : 664,344.45 = 143,361.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,953.90/664,344.45 = 143,361.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,953.90x = 664,344.45 × 143,361.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,953.90x = 95,241,682,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,241,682,606.46/442,953.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,014.89

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