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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,325.25, 444,502.14 and 96,645.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,325.25, 444,502.14 and 96,645.26 is: 144,972.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,325.25 : 444,502.14 = 96,645.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,325.25/444,502.14 = 96,645.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,325.25x = 444,502.14 × 96,645.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,325.25x = 42,959,024,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,959,024,890.86/296,325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,972.54

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