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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,165.12, 443,879.08 and 144,237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,165.12, 443,879.08 and 144,237.98 is: 216,177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,165.12 : 443,879.08 = 144,237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,165.12/443,879.08 = 144,237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,165.12x = 443,879.08 × 144,237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,165.12x = 64,024,222,612.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,024,222,612.56/296,165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,177.46

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