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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,010.80, 663,016.20 and 146,522.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,010.80, 663,016.20 and 146,522.80 is: 219,784.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,010.80 : 663,016.20 = 146,522.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,010.80/663,016.20 = 146,522.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,010.80x = 663,016.20 × 146,522.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,010.80x = 97,146,990,069.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,146,990,069.36/442,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,784.20

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