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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,346.24, 444,533.68 and 96,666.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,346.24, 444,533.68 and 96,666.24 is: 145,004.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,346.24 : 444,533.68 = 96,666.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,346.24/444,533.68 = 96,666.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,346.24x = 444,533.68 × 96,666.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,346.24x = 42,971,399,398.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,971,399,398.96/296,346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,004.03

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