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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,863.40, 444,086.70 and 146,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,863.40, 444,086.70 and 146,272.60 is: 219,553.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,863.40 : 444,086.70 = 146,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,863.40/444,086.70 = 146,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,863.40x = 444,086.70 × 146,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,863.40x = 64,957,716,234.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,957,716,234.42/295,863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,553.06

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