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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,160.06, 444,232.71 and 138,564.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,160.06, 444,232.71 and 138,564.84 is: 207,843.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,160.06 : 444,232.71 = 138,564.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,160.06/444,232.71 = 138,564.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,160.06x = 444,232.71 × 138,564.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,160.06x = 61,555,034,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,555,034,383.92/296,160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,843.81

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