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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,962.60, 664,443.90 and 162,443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,962.60, 664,443.90 and 162,443.40 is: 243,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,962.60 : 664,443.90 = 162,443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,962.60/664,443.90 = 162,443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,962.60x = 664,443.90 × 162,443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,962.60x = 107,934,526,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,934,526,225.26/442,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,665.10

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