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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,860.80, 440,791.20 and 146,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,860.80, 440,791.20 and 146,404.80 is: 219,607.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,860.80 : 440,791.20 = 146,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,860.80/440,791.20 = 146,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,860.80x = 440,791.20 × 146,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,860.80x = 64,533,947,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,533,947,477.76/293,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,607.20

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