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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,992.20, 443,696.70 and 146,255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,992.20, 443,696.70 and 146,255.60 is: 219,239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,992.20 : 443,696.70 = 146,255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,992.20/443,696.70 = 146,255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,992.20x = 443,696.70 × 146,255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,992.20x = 64,893,127,076.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,893,127,076.52/295,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,239.31

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