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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,042.60, 443,553.60 and 137,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,042.60, 443,553.60 and 137,946.80 is: 206,682.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,042.60 : 443,553.60 = 137,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,042.60/443,553.60 = 137,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,042.60x = 443,553.60 × 137,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,042.60x = 61,186,799,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,186,799,748.48/296,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,682.42

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