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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,246.57, 444,369.85 and 163,058.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,246.57, 444,369.85 and 163,058.27 is: 244,587.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,246.57 : 444,369.85 = 163,058.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,246.57/444,369.85 = 163,058.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,246.57x = 444,369.85 × 163,058.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,246.57x = 72,458,176,351.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,458,176,351.66/296,246.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,587.40

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