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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,278.56, 444,503.90 and 106,735.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,278.56, 444,503.90 and 106,735.32 is: 160,133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,278.56 : 444,503.90 = 106,735.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,278.56/444,503.90 = 106,735.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,278.56x = 444,503.90 × 106,735.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,278.56x = 47,444,266,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,444,266,274.59/296,278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,133.98

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