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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,317.48, 444,546.96 and 96,638.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,317.48, 444,546.96 and 96,638.06 is: 144,980.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,317.48 : 444,546.96 = 96,638.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,317.48/444,546.96 = 96,638.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,317.48x = 444,546.96 × 96,638.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,317.48x = 42,960,157,119.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,960,157,119.83/296,317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,980.16

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