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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,008.41, 443,912.13 and 96,279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,008.41, 443,912.13 and 96,279.27 is: 144,386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,008.41 : 443,912.13 = 96,279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,008.41/443,912.13 = 96,279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,008.41x = 443,912.13 × 96,279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,008.41x = 42,739,535,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,739,535,820.55/296,008.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,386.22

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