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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,239.20, 444,067.20 and 146,502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,239.20, 444,067.20 and 146,502.60 is: 219,609.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,239.20 : 444,067.20 = 146,502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,239.20/444,067.20 = 146,502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,239.20x = 444,067.20 × 146,502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,239.20x = 65,056,999,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,056,999,374.72/296,239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,609.69

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