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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,374.52, 444,002.88 and 146,440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,374.52, 444,002.88 and 146,440.28 is: 219,384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,374.52 : 444,002.88 = 146,440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,374.52/444,002.88 = 146,440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,374.52x = 444,002.88 × 146,440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,374.52x = 65,019,906,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,019,906,068.01/296,374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,384.26

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