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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,101.80, 444,152.70 and 221,452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,101.80, 444,152.70 and 221,452.20 is: 332,178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,101.80 : 444,152.70 = 221,452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,101.80/444,152.70 = 221,452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,101.80x = 444,152.70 × 221,452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,101.80x = 98,358,592,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,358,592,550.94/296,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,178.30

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