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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,042.60, 444,068.14 and 96,364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,042.60, 444,068.14 and 96,364.04 is: 144,547.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,042.60 : 444,068.14 = 96,364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,042.60/444,068.14 = 96,364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,042.60x = 444,068.14 × 96,364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,042.60x = 42,792,200,005.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,792,200,005.69/296,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,547.44

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