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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,272.92, 669,430.90 and 146,746.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,272.92, 669,430.90 and 146,746.86 is: 220,127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,272.92 : 669,430.90 = 146,746.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,272.92/669,430.90 = 146,746.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,272.92x = 669,430.90 × 146,746.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,272.92x = 98,236,882,561.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,236,882,561.97/446,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,127.37

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