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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,047.60, 444,136.20 and 146,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,047.60, 444,136.20 and 146,359.60 is: 219,571.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,047.60 : 444,136.20 = 146,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,047.60/444,136.20 = 146,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,047.60x = 444,136.20 × 146,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,047.60x = 65,003,596,577.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,003,596,577.52/296,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,571.44

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