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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,258.37, 664,992.72 and 143,739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,258.37, 664,992.72 and 143,739 is: 215,642.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,258.37 : 664,992.72 = 143,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,258.37/664,992.72 = 143,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,258.37x = 664,992.72 × 143,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,258.37x = 95,585,388,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,585,388,580.08/443,258.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,642.60

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