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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,153.46, 444,229.83 and 96,473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,153.46, 444,229.83 and 96,473.52 is: 144,710.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,153.46 : 444,229.83 = 96,473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,153.46/444,229.83 = 96,473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,153.46x = 444,229.83 × 96,473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,153.46x = 42,856,415,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,856,415,389.10/296,153.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,710.16

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