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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,464.80, 444,697.20 and 130,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,464.80, 444,697.20 and 130,252.80 is: 195,379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,464.80 : 444,697.20 = 130,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,464.80/444,697.20 = 130,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,464.80x = 444,697.20 × 130,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,464.80x = 57,923,055,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,923,055,452.16/296,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,379.20

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