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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,465.03, 445,140.41 and 292,036.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,465.03, 445,140.41 and 292,036.35 is: 438,490.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,465.03 : 445,140.41 = 292,036.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,465.03/445,140.41 = 292,036.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,465.03x = 445,140.41 × 292,036.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,465.03x = 129,997,179,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,997,179,113.72/296,465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,490.78

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