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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,164.72, 444,246.70 and 96,484.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,164.72, 444,246.70 and 96,484.78 is: 144,727.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,164.72 : 444,246.70 = 96,484.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,164.72/444,246.70 = 96,484.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,164.72x = 444,246.70 × 96,484.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,164.72x = 42,863,045,115.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,863,045,115.23/296,164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,727.05

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