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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,039.80, 663,059.70 and 146,551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,039.80, 663,059.70 and 146,551.80 is: 219,827.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,039.80 : 663,059.70 = 146,551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,039.80/663,059.70 = 146,551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,039.80x = 663,059.70 × 146,551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,039.80x = 97,172,592,542.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,172,592,542.46/442,039.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,827.70

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