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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,407.40, 444,902.70 and 146,816.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,407.40, 444,902.70 and 146,816.60 is: 220,369.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,407.40 : 444,902.70 = 146,816.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,407.40/444,902.70 = 146,816.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,407.40x = 444,902.70 × 146,816.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,407.40x = 65,319,101,744.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,319,101,744.82/296,407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,369.34

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