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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,305.58, 444,504.54 and 96,579.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,305.58, 444,504.54 and 96,579.62 is: 144,884.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,305.58 : 444,504.54 = 96,579.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,305.58/444,504.54 = 96,579.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,305.58x = 444,504.54 × 96,579.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,305.58x = 42,930,079,561.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,930,079,561.47/296,305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,884.48

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