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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,031.16, 444,192.54 and 138,236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,031.16, 444,192.54 and 138,236.68 is: 207,423.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,031.16 : 444,192.54 = 138,236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,031.16/444,192.54 = 138,236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,031.16x = 444,192.54 × 138,236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,031.16x = 61,403,702,010.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,403,702,010.37/296,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,423.10

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