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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,445.60, 444,668.40 and 254,455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,445.60, 444,668.40 and 254,455.20 is: 381,682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,445.60 : 444,668.40 = 254,455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,445.60/444,668.40 = 254,455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,445.60x = 444,668.40 × 254,455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,445.60x = 113,148,186,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,148,186,655.68/296,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,682.80

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