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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,966.40, 664,546.80 and 143,460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,966.40, 664,546.80 and 143,460.80 is: 215,222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,966.40 : 664,546.80 = 143,460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,966.40/664,546.80 = 143,460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,966.40x = 664,546.80 × 143,460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,966.40x = 95,336,415,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,336,415,565.44/442,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,222.68

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