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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,381.18, 444,213.75 and 144,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,381.18, 444,213.75 and 144,350.40 is: 216,351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,381.18 : 444,213.75 = 144,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,381.18/444,213.75 = 144,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,381.18x = 444,213.75 × 144,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,381.18x = 64,122,434,705.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,122,434,705.12/296,381.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,351.24

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