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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,004.80, 444,007.20 and 129,792.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,004.80, 444,007.20 and 129,792.80 is: 194,689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,004.80 : 444,007.20 = 129,792.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,004.80/444,007.20 = 129,792.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,004.80x = 444,007.20 × 129,792.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,004.80x = 57,628,937,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,628,937,708.16/296,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,689.20

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