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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,027.80, 663,041.70 and 146,539.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,027.80, 663,041.70 and 146,539.80 is: 219,809.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,027.80 : 663,041.70 = 146,539.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,027.80/663,041.70 = 146,539.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,027.80x = 663,041.70 × 146,539.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,027.80x = 97,161,998,109.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,161,998,109.66/442,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,809.70

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