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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,237.70, 444,064.95 and 146,501.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,237.70, 444,064.95 and 146,501.10 is: 219,607.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,237.70 : 444,064.95 = 146,501.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,237.70/444,064.95 = 146,501.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,237.70x = 444,064.95 × 146,501.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,237.70x = 65,056,003,646.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,056,003,646.45/296,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,607.44

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