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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,442.80, 444,664.20 and 130,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,442.80, 444,664.20 and 130,230.80 is: 195,346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,442.80 : 444,664.20 = 130,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,442.80/444,664.20 = 130,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,442.80x = 444,664.20 × 130,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,442.80x = 57,908,974,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,908,974,497.36/296,442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,346.20

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