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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,488.80, 444,430.80 and 146,498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,488.80, 444,430.80 and 146,498.40 is: 219,598.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,488.80 : 444,430.80 = 146,498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,488.80/444,430.80 = 146,498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,488.80x = 444,430.80 × 146,498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,488.80x = 65,108,401,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,108,401,110.72/296,488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,598.18

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