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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,027.60, 444,106.20 and 146,339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,027.60, 444,106.20 and 146,339.60 is: 219,541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,027.60 : 444,106.20 = 146,339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,027.60/444,106.20 = 146,339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,027.60x = 444,106.20 × 146,339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,027.60x = 64,990,323,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,990,323,665.52/296,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,541.43

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