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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,281.72, 444,421.86 and 99,289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,281.72, 444,421.86 and 99,289.72 is: 148,934.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,281.72 : 444,421.86 = 99,289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,281.72/444,421.86 = 99,289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,281.72x = 444,421.86 × 99,289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,281.72x = 44,126,522,041.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,126,522,041.28/296,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,934.34

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