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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,005.80, 444,008.70 and 146,274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,005.80, 444,008.70 and 146,274.60 is: 219,411.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,005.80 : 444,008.70 = 146,274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,005.80/444,008.70 = 146,274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,005.80x = 444,008.70 × 146,274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,005.80x = 64,947,194,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,947,194,989.02/296,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,411.90

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