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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,034.40, 444,051.60 and 146,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,034.40, 444,051.60 and 146,216.80 is: 219,325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,034.40 : 444,051.60 = 146,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,034.40/444,051.60 = 146,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,034.40x = 444,051.60 × 146,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,034.40x = 64,927,803,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,927,803,986.88/296,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,325.20

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