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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,208.18, 445,274.55 and 237,684.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,208.18, 445,274.55 and 237,684.06 is: 357,298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,208.18 : 445,274.55 = 237,684.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,208.18/445,274.55 = 237,684.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,208.18x = 445,274.55 × 237,684.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,208.18x = 105,834,662,858.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,834,662,858.67/296,208.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,298.24

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