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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,234.20, 444,059.70 and 146,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,234.20, 444,059.70 and 146,497.60 is: 219,602.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,234.20 : 444,059.70 = 146,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,234.20/444,059.70 = 146,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,234.20x = 444,059.70 × 146,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,234.20x = 65,053,680,306.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,053,680,306.72/296,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,602.19

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