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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,154.26, 444,231.02 and 96,474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,154.26, 444,231.02 and 96,474.32 is: 144,711.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,154.26 : 444,231.02 = 96,474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,154.26/444,231.02 = 96,474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,154.26x = 444,231.02 × 96,474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,154.26x = 42,856,885,577.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,856,885,577.41/296,154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,711.36

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