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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,982.80, 662,974.20 and 146,494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,982.80, 662,974.20 and 146,494.80 is: 219,742.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,982.80 : 662,974.20 = 146,494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,982.80/662,974.20 = 146,494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,982.80x = 662,974.20 × 146,494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,982.80x = 97,122,272,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,122,272,834.16/441,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,742.20

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