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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,217.94, 444,507.35 and 106,662.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,217.94, 444,507.35 and 106,662.46 is: 160,058.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,217.94 : 444,507.35 = 106,662.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,217.94/444,507.35 = 106,662.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,217.94x = 444,507.35 × 106,662.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,217.94x = 47,412,247,439.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,412,247,439.08/296,217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,058.66

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