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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,152.38, 444,228.21 and 96,472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,152.38, 444,228.21 and 96,472.44 is: 144,708.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,152.38 : 444,228.21 = 96,472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,152.38/444,228.21 = 96,472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,152.38x = 444,228.21 × 96,472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,152.38x = 42,855,779,335.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,855,779,335.53/296,152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,708.54

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