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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,096.80, 663,145.20 and 146,570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,096.80, 663,145.20 and 146,570.40 is: 219,855.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,096.80 : 663,145.20 = 146,570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,096.80/663,145.20 = 146,570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,096.80x = 663,145.20 × 146,570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,096.80x = 97,197,457,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,197,457,222.08/442,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,855.60

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