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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,273.92, 669,432.40 and 146,747.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,273.92, 669,432.40 and 146,747.87 is: 220,128.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,273.92 : 669,432.40 = 146,747.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,273.92/669,432.40 = 146,747.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,273.92x = 669,432.40 × 146,747.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,273.92x = 98,237,775,094.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,237,775,094.96/446,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,128.87

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