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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,189.31, 444,330.06 and 96,463.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,189.31, 444,330.06 and 96,463.22 is: 144,709.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,189.31 : 444,330.06 = 96,463.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,189.31/444,330.06 = 96,463.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,189.31x = 444,330.06 × 96,463.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,189.31x = 42,861,508,246.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,861,508,246.36/296,189.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,709.84

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