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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,152.70, 444,228.71 and 96,472.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,152.70, 444,228.71 and 96,472.76 is: 144,709.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,152.70 : 444,228.71 = 96,472.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,152.70/444,228.71 = 96,472.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,152.70x = 444,228.71 × 96,472.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,152.70x = 42,855,970,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,855,970,353.15/296,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,709.03

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