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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,373.52, 444,001.38 and 146,439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,373.52, 444,001.38 and 146,439.28 is: 219,382.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,373.52 : 444,001.38 = 146,439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,373.52/444,001.38 = 146,439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,373.52x = 444,001.38 × 146,439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,373.52x = 65,019,242,406.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,019,242,406.21/296,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,382.77

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