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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,996.20, 443,702.70 and 146,259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,996.20, 443,702.70 and 146,259.60 is: 219,245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,996.20 : 443,702.70 = 146,259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,996.20/443,702.70 = 146,259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,996.20x = 443,702.70 × 146,259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,996.20x = 64,895,779,420.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,895,779,420.92/295,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,245.31

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