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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,154.08, 444,286.49 and 118,674.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,154.08, 444,286.49 and 118,674.93 is: 178,034.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,154.08 : 444,286.49 = 118,674.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,154.08/444,286.49 = 118,674.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,154.08x = 444,286.49 × 118,674.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,154.08x = 52,725,667,507.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,725,667,507.32/296,154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,034.58

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