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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,974.80, 662,962.20 and 146,486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,974.80, 662,962.20 and 146,486.80 is: 219,730.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,974.80 : 662,962.20 = 146,486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,974.80/662,962.20 = 146,486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,974.80x = 662,962.20 × 146,486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,974.80x = 97,115,211,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,115,211,198.96/441,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,730.20

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