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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,967.40, 664,364.70 and 143,375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,967.40, 664,364.70 and 143,375.40 is: 215,035.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,967.40 : 664,364.70 = 143,375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,967.40/664,364.70 = 143,375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,967.40x = 664,364.70 × 143,375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,967.40x = 95,253,554,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,253,554,608.38/442,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,035.13

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