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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,099.80, 663,149.70 and 146,573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,099.80, 663,149.70 and 146,573.40 is: 219,860.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,099.80 : 663,149.70 = 146,573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,099.80/663,149.70 = 146,573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,099.80x = 663,149.70 × 146,573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,099.80x = 97,200,106,237.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,200,106,237.98/442,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,860.10

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