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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,263.30, 444,384.96 and 118,722.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,263.30, 444,384.96 and 118,722.64 is: 178,079.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,263.30 : 444,384.96 = 118,722.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,263.30/444,384.96 = 118,722.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,263.30x = 444,384.96 × 118,722.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,263.30x = 52,758,555,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,758,555,627.49/296,263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,079.96

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