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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,039.54, 444,205.10 and 138,245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,039.54, 444,205.10 and 138,245.06 is: 207,435.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,039.54 : 444,205.10 = 138,245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,039.54/444,205.10 = 138,245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,039.54x = 444,205.10 × 138,245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,039.54x = 61,409,158,826.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,409,158,826.39/296,039.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,435.67

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