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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,057.32, 444,091.46 and 96,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,057.32, 444,091.46 and 96,377 is: 144,567.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,057.32 : 444,091.46 = 96,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,057.32/444,091.46 = 96,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,057.32x = 444,091.46 × 96,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,057.32x = 42,800,202,640.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,800,202,640.42/296,057.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,567.28

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