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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,042.10, 444,067.39 and 96,363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,042.10, 444,067.39 and 96,363.54 is: 144,546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,042.10 : 444,067.39 = 96,363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,042.10/444,067.39 = 96,363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,042.10x = 444,067.39 × 96,363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,042.10x = 42,791,905,698.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,791,905,698.96/296,042.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,546.69

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