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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,165.40, 444,539.70 and 146,574.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,165.40, 444,539.70 and 146,574.60 is: 220,006.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,165.40 : 444,539.70 = 146,574.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,165.40/444,539.70 = 146,574.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,165.40x = 444,539.70 × 146,574.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,165.40x = 65,158,228,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,158,228,711.62/296,165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,006.22

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