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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,996.80, 443,995.20 and 146,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,996.80, 443,995.20 and 146,265.60 is: 219,398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,996.80 : 443,995.20 = 146,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,996.80/443,995.20 = 146,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,996.80x = 443,995.20 × 146,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,996.80x = 64,941,224,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,941,224,325.12/295,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,398.40

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