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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,630.40, 314,445.60 and 146,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,630.40, 314,445.60 and 146,644.80 is: 219,967.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,630.40 : 314,445.60 = 146,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,630.40/314,445.60 = 146,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,630.40x = 314,445.60 × 146,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,630.40x = 46,111,812,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,111,812,122.88/209,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,967.20

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