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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,153.70, 444,230.20 and 96,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,153.70, 444,230.20 and 96,473.76 is: 144,710.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,153.70 : 444,230.20 = 96,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,153.70/444,230.20 = 96,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,153.70x = 444,230.20 × 96,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,153.70x = 42,856,557,699.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,856,557,699.55/296,153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,710.53

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