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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,001.70, 444,002.55 and 96,340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,001.70, 444,002.55 and 96,340.90 is: 144,511.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,001.70 : 444,002.55 = 96,340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,001.70/444,002.55 = 96,340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,001.70x = 444,002.55 × 96,340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,001.70x = 42,775,605,269.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,775,605,269.30/296,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,511.35

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