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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,031.20, 444,046.80 and 169,541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,031.20, 444,046.80 and 169,541.60 is: 254,312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,031.20 : 444,046.80 = 169,541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,031.20/444,046.80 = 169,541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,031.20x = 444,046.80 × 169,541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,031.20x = 75,284,404,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,284,404,946.88/296,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,312.40

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