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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,151.95, 444,227.58 and 96,472.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,151.95, 444,227.58 and 96,472.01 is: 144,707.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,151.95 : 444,227.58 = 96,472.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,151.95/444,227.58 = 96,472.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,151.95x = 444,227.58 × 96,472.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,151.95x = 42,855,528,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,855,528,650.60/296,151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,707.91

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