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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,001.80, 444,002.70 and 263,342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,001.80, 444,002.70 and 263,342.60 is: 395,013.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,001.80 : 444,002.70 = 263,342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,001.80/444,002.70 = 263,342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,001.80x = 444,002.70 × 263,342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,001.80x = 116,924,825,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,924,825,425.02/296,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,013.90

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