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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,203.83, 444,332.75 and 96,472.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,203.83, 444,332.75 and 96,472.95 is: 144,718.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,203.83 : 444,332.75 = 96,472.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,203.83/444,332.75 = 96,472.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,203.83x = 444,332.75 × 96,472.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,203.83x = 42,866,090,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,866,090,691.75/296,203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,718.22

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