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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,588.91, 504,596.38 and 146,907.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,588.91, 504,596.38 and 146,907.46 is: 220,235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,588.91 : 504,596.38 = 146,907.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,588.91/504,596.38 = 146,907.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,588.91x = 504,596.38 × 146,907.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,588.91x = 74,128,972,510.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,128,972,510.99/336,588.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,235.93

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