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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,626.24, 460,015.30 and 146,823.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,626.24, 460,015.30 and 146,823.77 is: 220,272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,626.24 : 460,015.30 = 146,823.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,626.24/460,015.30 = 146,823.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,626.24x = 460,015.30 × 146,823.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,626.24x = 67,541,180,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,541,180,603.68/306,626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,272.02

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