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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,450.60, 444,740.70 and 146,762.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,450.60, 444,740.70 and 146,762.60 is: 220,175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,450.60 : 444,740.70 = 146,762.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,450.60/444,740.70 = 146,762.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,450.60x = 444,740.70 × 146,762.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,450.60x = 65,271,301,457.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,271,301,457.82/296,450.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,175.98

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