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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,545.80, 444,818.70 and 146,809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,545.80, 444,818.70 and 146,809.20 is: 220,213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,545.80 : 444,818.70 = 146,809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,545.80/444,818.70 = 146,809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,545.80x = 444,818.70 × 146,809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,545.80x = 65,303,477,492.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,303,477,492.04/296,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,213.80

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