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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,050.20, 663,004.90 and 146,562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,050.20, 663,004.90 and 146,562.20 is: 219,819.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,050.20 : 663,004.90 = 146,562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,050.20/663,004.90 = 146,562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,050.20x = 663,004.90 × 146,562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,050.20x = 97,171,456,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,171,456,754.78/442,050.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,819.96

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