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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,302.76, 444,524.96 and 96,623.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,302.76, 444,524.96 and 96,623.38 is: 144,958.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,302.76 : 444,524.96 = 96,623.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,302.76/444,524.96 = 96,623.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,302.76x = 444,524.96 × 96,623.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,302.76x = 42,951,504,926.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,951,504,926.78/296,302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,958.17

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