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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,152.95, 444,229.08 and 96,473.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,152.95, 444,229.08 and 96,473.01 is: 144,709.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,152.95 : 444,229.08 = 96,473.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,152.95/444,229.08 = 96,473.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,152.95x = 444,229.08 × 96,473.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,152.95x = 42,856,116,477.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,856,116,477.13/296,152.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,709.40

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