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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,411.80, 444,315.30 and 146,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,411.80, 444,315.30 and 146,421.40 is: 219,482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,411.80 : 444,315.30 = 146,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,411.80/444,315.30 = 146,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,411.80x = 444,315.30 × 146,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,411.80x = 65,057,268,267.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,057,268,267.42/296,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,482.72

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