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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,242.51, 444,363.76 and 163,054.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,242.51, 444,363.76 and 163,054.21 is: 244,581.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,242.51 : 444,363.76 = 163,054.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,242.51/444,363.76 = 163,054.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,242.51x = 444,363.76 × 163,054.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,242.51x = 72,455,378,802.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,455,378,802.34/296,242.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,581.31

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