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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,324.61, 444,441.80 and 96,644.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,324.61, 444,441.80 and 96,644.68 is: 144,952.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,324.61 : 444,441.80 = 96,644.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,324.61/444,441.80 = 96,644.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,324.61x = 444,441.80 × 96,644.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,324.61x = 42,952,932,834.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,952,932,834.19/296,324.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,952.30

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