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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,374.60, 444,235.74 and 146,392.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,374.60, 444,235.74 and 146,392.84 is: 219,428.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,374.60 : 444,235.74 = 146,392.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,374.60/444,235.74 = 146,392.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,374.60x = 444,235.74 × 146,392.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,374.60x = 65,032,931,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,032,931,608.10/296,374.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,428.15

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