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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,118.60, 444,068.55 and 146,309.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,118.60, 444,068.55 and 146,309.10 is: 219,409.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,118.60 : 444,068.55 = 146,309.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,118.60/444,068.55 = 146,309.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,118.60x = 444,068.55 × 146,309.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,118.60x = 64,971,269,888.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,971,269,888.81/296,118.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,409.62

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