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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,445.63, 669,765.44 and 146,956.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,445.63, 669,765.44 and 146,956.63 is: 220,466.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,445.63 : 669,765.44 = 146,956.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,445.63/669,765.44 = 146,956.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,445.63x = 669,765.44 × 146,956.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,445.63x = 98,426,471,952.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,426,471,952.87/446,445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,466.87

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