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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,255.96, 669,468.79 and 146,822.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,255.96, 669,468.79 and 146,822.86 is: 220,262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,255.96 : 669,468.79 = 146,822.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,255.96/669,468.79 = 146,822.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,255.96x = 669,468.79 × 146,822.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,255.96x = 98,293,320,938.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,293,320,938.40/446,255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,262.20

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