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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,998.96, 670,356.06 and 147,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,998.96, 670,356.06 and 147,423.52 is: 221,088.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,998.96 : 670,356.06 = 147,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,998.96/670,356.06 = 147,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,998.96x = 670,356.06 × 147,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,998.96x = 98,826,250,018.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,826,250,018.53/446,998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,088.32

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