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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,052.40, 669,078.60 and 146,579.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,052.40, 669,078.60 and 146,579.20 is: 219,868.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,052.40 : 669,078.60 = 146,579.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,052.40/669,078.60 = 146,579.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,052.40x = 669,078.60 × 146,579.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,052.40x = 98,073,005,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,073,005,925.12/446,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,868.80

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