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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,216.94, 444,505.85 and 106,661.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,216.94, 444,505.85 and 106,661.46 is: 160,057.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,216.94 : 444,505.85 = 106,661.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,216.94/444,505.85 = 106,661.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,216.94x = 444,505.85 × 106,661.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,216.94x = 47,411,642,939.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,411,642,939.54/296,216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,057.16

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