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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,976.13, 443,969.66 and 96,295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,976.13, 443,969.66 and 96,295.74 is: 144,445.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,976.13 : 443,969.66 = 96,295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,976.13/443,969.66 = 96,295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,976.13x = 443,969.66 × 96,295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,976.13x = 42,752,384,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,752,384,981.44/295,976.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,445.38

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