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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,009.80, 663,014.70 and 146,521.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,009.80, 663,014.70 and 146,521.80 is: 219,782.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,009.80 : 663,014.70 = 146,521.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,009.80/663,014.70 = 146,521.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,009.80x = 663,014.70 × 146,521.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,009.80x = 97,146,107,270.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,146,107,270.46/442,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,782.70

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