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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,995.80, 670,351.14 and 147,420.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,995.80, 670,351.14 and 147,420.54 is: 221,083.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,995.80 : 670,351.14 = 147,420.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,995.80/670,351.14 = 147,420.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,995.80x = 670,351.14 × 147,420.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,995.80x = 98,823,527,048.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,823,527,048.42/446,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,083.79

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