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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,969.60, 444,019.20 and 146,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,969.60, 444,019.20 and 146,281.60 is: 219,454.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,969.60 : 444,019.20 = 146,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,969.60/444,019.20 = 146,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,969.60x = 444,019.20 × 146,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,969.60x = 64,951,839,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,951,839,006.72/295,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,454.43

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