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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,966.80, 662,950.20 and 146,478.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,966.80, 662,950.20 and 146,478.80 is: 219,718.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,966.80 : 662,950.20 = 146,478.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,966.80/662,950.20 = 146,478.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,966.80x = 662,950.20 × 146,478.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,966.80x = 97,108,149,755.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,108,149,755.76/441,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,718.20

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