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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,265.60, 574,898.40 and 146,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,265.60, 574,898.40 and 146,486.40 is: 219,729.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,265.60 : 574,898.40 = 146,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,265.60/574,898.40 = 146,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,265.60x = 574,898.40 × 146,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,265.60x = 84,214,796,981.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,214,796,981.76/383,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,729.60

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