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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,249.73, 666,374.10 and 144,729.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,249.73, 666,374.10 and 144,729.88 is: 217,094.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,249.73 : 666,374.10 = 144,729.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,249.73/666,374.10 = 144,729.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,249.73x = 666,374.10 × 144,729.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,249.73x = 96,444,243,528.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,444,243,528.11/444,249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,094.66

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