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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,114.80, 663,172.20 and 146,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,114.80, 663,172.20 and 146,626.80 is: 219,940.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,114.80 : 663,172.20 = 146,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,114.80/663,172.20 = 146,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,114.80x = 663,172.20 × 146,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,114.80x = 97,238,817,534.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,238,817,534.96/442,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,940.20

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