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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,847.10, 443,835.45 and 146,159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,847.10, 443,835.45 and 146,159.10 is: 219,270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,847.10 : 443,835.45 = 146,159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,847.10/443,835.45 = 146,159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,847.10x = 443,835.45 × 146,159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,847.10x = 64,870,589,920.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,870,589,920.10/295,847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,270.66

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