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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,475.39, 444,155.10 and 146,540.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,475.39, 444,155.10 and 146,540.14 is: 219,534.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,475.39 : 444,155.10 = 146,540.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,475.39/444,155.10 = 146,540.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,475.39x = 444,155.10 × 146,540.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,475.39x = 65,086,548,875.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,086,548,875.80/296,475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,534.41

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