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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,028.91, 444,048.77 and 96,348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,028.91, 444,048.77 and 96,348.52 is: 144,524.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,028.91 : 444,048.77 = 96,348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,028.91/444,048.77 = 96,348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,028.91x = 444,048.77 × 96,348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,028.91x = 42,783,441,797.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,783,441,797.32/296,028.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,524.54

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