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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,037.31, 443,988.97 and 135,959.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,037.31, 443,988.97 and 135,959.35 is: 203,908.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,037.31 : 443,988.97 = 135,959.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,037.31/443,988.97 = 135,959.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,037.31x = 443,988.97 × 135,959.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,037.31x = 60,364,451,768.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,364,451,768.37/296,037.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,908.26

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