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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,152.88, 444,228.96 and 96,472.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,152.88, 444,228.96 and 96,472.94 is: 144,709.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,152.88 : 444,228.96 = 96,472.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,152.88/444,228.96 = 96,472.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,152.88x = 444,228.96 × 96,472.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,152.88x = 42,856,073,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,856,073,804.34/296,152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,709.29

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