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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,863.78, 668,655.18 and 146,274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,863.78, 668,655.18 and 146,274.54 is: 219,365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,863.78 : 668,655.18 = 146,274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,863.78/668,655.18 = 146,274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,863.78x = 668,655.18 × 146,274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,863.78x = 97,807,228,873.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,807,228,873.12/445,863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,365.72

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