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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,116.80, 663,175.20 and 146,628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,116.80, 663,175.20 and 146,628.80 is: 219,943.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,116.80 : 663,175.20 = 146,628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,116.80/663,175.20 = 146,628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,116.80x = 663,175.20 × 146,628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,116.80x = 97,240,583,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,240,583,765.76/442,116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,943.20

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