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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,037.43, 443,989.17 and 135,959.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,037.43, 443,989.17 and 135,959.47 is: 203,908.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,037.43 : 443,989.17 = 135,959.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,037.43/443,989.17 = 135,959.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,037.43x = 443,989.17 × 135,959.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,037.43x = 60,364,532,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,364,532,238.94/296,037.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,908.45

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