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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,469.30, 444,728.44 and 96,785.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,469.30, 444,728.44 and 96,785.26 is: 145,185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,469.30 : 444,728.44 = 96,785.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,469.30/444,728.44 = 96,785.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,469.30x = 444,728.44 × 96,785.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,469.30x = 43,043,157,694.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,043,157,694.79/296,469.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,185.88

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