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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,811.40, 444,008.70 and 146,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,811.40, 444,008.70 and 146,220.60 is: 219,475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,811.40 : 444,008.70 = 146,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,811.40/444,008.70 = 146,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,811.40x = 444,008.70 × 146,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,811.40x = 64,923,218,519.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,923,218,519.22/295,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,475.04

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