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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,901.80, 440,852.70 and 146,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,901.80, 440,852.70 and 146,445.80 is: 219,668.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,901.80 : 440,852.70 = 146,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,901.80/440,852.70 = 146,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,901.80x = 440,852.70 × 146,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,901.80x = 64,561,026,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,561,026,333.66/293,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,668.70

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