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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,001.80, 663,002.70 and 146,513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,001.80, 663,002.70 and 146,513.80 is: 219,770.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,001.80 : 663,002.70 = 146,513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,001.80/663,002.70 = 146,513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,001.80x = 663,002.70 × 146,513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,001.80x = 97,139,044,987.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,139,044,987.26/442,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,770.70

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