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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,155.58, 444,233.03 and 96,475.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,155.58, 444,233.03 and 96,475.65 is: 144,713.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,155.58 : 444,233.03 = 96,475.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,155.58/444,233.03 = 96,475.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,155.58x = 444,233.03 × 96,475.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,155.58x = 42,857,667,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,857,667,617.18/296,155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,713.36

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