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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,202.20, 444,011.70 and 146,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,202.20, 444,011.70 and 146,465.60 is: 219,554.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,202.20 : 444,011.70 = 146,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,202.20/444,011.70 = 146,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,202.20x = 444,011.70 × 146,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,202.20x = 65,032,440,047.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,032,440,047.52/296,202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,554.21

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