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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,269.40, 718,904.10 and 146,802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,269.40, 718,904.10 and 146,802.20 is: 220,203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,269.40 : 718,904.10 = 146,802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,269.40/718,904.10 = 146,802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,269.40x = 718,904.10 × 146,802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,269.40x = 105,536,703,469.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,536,703,469.02/479,269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,203.30

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