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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,065.40, 444,098.10 and 146,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,065.40, 444,098.10 and 146,247.80 is: 219,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,065.40 : 444,098.10 = 146,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,065.40/444,098.10 = 146,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,065.40x = 444,098.10 × 146,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,065.40x = 64,948,370,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,948,370,109.18/296,065.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,371.70

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