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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,632.38, 670,049.82 and 147,142.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,632.38, 670,049.82 and 147,142.98 is: 220,747.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,632.38 : 670,049.82 = 147,142.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,632.38/670,049.82 = 147,142.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,632.38x = 670,049.82 × 147,142.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,632.38x = 98,593,127,263.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,593,127,263.26/446,632.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,747.83

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