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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,212.72, 444,350.37 and 96,548.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,212.72, 444,350.37 and 96,548.73 is: 144,833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,212.72 : 444,350.37 = 96,548.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,212.72/444,350.37 = 96,548.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,212.72x = 444,350.37 × 96,548.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,212.72x = 42,901,464,526.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,901,464,526.66/296,212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,833.30

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