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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,087.86, 444,026.89 and 96,371.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,087.86, 444,026.89 and 96,371.02 is: 144,522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,087.86 : 444,026.89 = 96,371.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,087.86/444,026.89 = 96,371.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,087.86x = 444,026.89 × 96,371.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,087.86x = 42,791,324,296.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,791,324,296.73/296,087.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,522.39

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