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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,002.30, 444,003.45 and 221,352.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,002.30, 444,003.45 and 221,352.70 is: 332,029.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,002.30 : 444,003.45 = 221,352.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,002.30/444,003.45 = 221,352.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,002.30x = 444,003.45 × 221,352.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,002.30x = 98,281,362,466.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,281,362,466.82/296,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,029.05

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