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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,008.80, 444,013.20 and 129,796.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,008.80, 444,013.20 and 129,796.80 is: 194,695.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,008.80 : 444,013.20 = 129,796.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,008.80/444,013.20 = 129,796.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,008.80x = 444,013.20 × 129,796.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,008.80x = 57,631,492,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,631,492,517.76/296,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,695.20

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