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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,465.10, 444,762.45 and 146,777.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,465.10, 444,762.45 and 146,777.10 is: 220,197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,465.10 : 444,762.45 = 146,777.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,465.10/444,762.45 = 146,777.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,465.10x = 444,762.45 × 146,777.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,465.10x = 65,280,942,599.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,280,942,599.90/296,465.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,197.73

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