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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,229.57, 666,343.82 and 144,709.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,229.57, 666,343.82 and 144,709.66 is: 217,064.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,229.57 : 666,343.82 = 144,709.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,229.57/666,343.82 = 144,709.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,229.57x = 666,343.82 × 144,709.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,229.57x = 96,426,386,911.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,426,386,911.75/444,229.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,064.31

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