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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,238.70, 444,066.45 and 146,502.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,238.70, 444,066.45 and 146,502.10 is: 219,608.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,238.70 : 444,066.45 = 146,502.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,238.70/444,066.45 = 146,502.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,238.70x = 444,066.45 × 146,502.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,238.70x = 65,056,667,464.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,056,667,464.55/296,238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,608.94

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