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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,394.97, 444,593.52 and 71,754.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,394.97, 444,593.52 and 71,754.97 is: 107,632.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,394.97 : 444,593.52 = 71,754.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,394.97/444,593.52 = 71,754.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,394.97x = 444,593.52 × 71,754.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,394.97x = 31,901,794,689.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,901,794,689.79/296,394.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,632.71

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