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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,147.92, 444,088.32 and 146,329.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,147.92, 444,088.32 and 146,329.78 is: 219,428.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,147.92 : 444,088.32 = 146,329.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,147.92/444,088.32 = 146,329.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,147.92x = 444,088.32 × 146,329.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,147.92x = 64,983,346,166.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,983,346,166.17/296,147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,428.68

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