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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,009.80, 444,014.70 and 129,797.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,009.80, 444,014.70 and 129,797.80 is: 194,696.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,009.80 : 444,014.70 = 129,797.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,009.80/444,014.70 = 129,797.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,009.80x = 444,014.70 × 129,797.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,009.80x = 57,632,131,227.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,632,131,227.66/296,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,696.70

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