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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,188.20, 443,990.70 and 146,451.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,188.20, 443,990.70 and 146,451.60 is: 219,533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,188.20 : 443,990.70 = 146,451.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,188.20/443,990.70 = 146,451.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,188.20x = 443,990.70 × 146,451.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,188.20x = 65,023,148,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,023,148,400.12/296,188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,533.22

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