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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,375.04, 444,605.40 and 96,646.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,375.04, 444,605.40 and 96,646.08 is: 144,983.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,375.04 : 444,605.40 = 96,646.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,375.04/444,605.40 = 96,646.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,375.04x = 444,605.40 × 96,646.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,375.04x = 42,969,369,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,969,369,056.83/296,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,983.09

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