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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,263.32, 444,392.82 and 118,767.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,263.32, 444,392.82 and 118,767.72 is: 178,150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,263.32 : 444,392.82 = 118,767.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,263.32/444,392.82 = 118,767.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,263.32x = 444,392.82 × 118,767.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,263.32x = 52,779,522,015.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,779,522,015.77/296,263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,150.71

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