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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,430.07, 444,251.45 and 170,130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,430.07, 444,251.45 and 170,130.82 is: 254,970.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,430.07 : 444,251.45 = 170,130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,430.07/444,251.45 = 170,130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,430.07x = 444,251.45 × 170,130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,430.07x = 75,580,863,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,580,863,474.69/296,430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,970.30

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