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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,314.23, 444,542.09 and 96,634.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,314.23, 444,542.09 and 96,634.79 is: 144,975.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,314.23 : 444,542.09 = 96,634.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,314.23/444,542.09 = 96,634.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,314.23x = 444,542.09 × 96,634.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,314.23x = 42,958,228,807.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,958,228,807.43/296,314.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,975.25

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