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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,960.60, 444,005.70 and 146,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,960.60, 444,005.70 and 146,272.60 is: 219,440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,960.60 : 444,005.70 = 146,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,960.60/444,005.70 = 146,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,960.60x = 444,005.70 × 146,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,960.60x = 64,945,868,153.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,945,868,153.82/295,960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,440.93

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