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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,249.94, 444,374.91 and 163,061.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,249.94, 444,374.91 and 163,061.64 is: 244,592.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,249.94 : 444,374.91 = 163,061.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,249.94/444,374.91 = 163,061.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,249.94x = 444,374.91 × 163,061.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,249.94x = 72,460,501,599.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,460,501,599.45/296,249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,592.46

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