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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,190.31, 444,331.56 and 96,464.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,190.31, 444,331.56 and 96,464.22 is: 144,711.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,190.31 : 444,331.56 = 96,464.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,190.31/444,331.56 = 96,464.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,190.31x = 444,331.56 × 96,464.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,190.31x = 42,862,097,356.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,862,097,356.78/296,190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,711.34

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