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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,481.72, 444,205.26 and 246,880.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,481.72, 444,205.26 and 246,880.92 is: 369,890.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,481.72 : 444,205.26 = 246,880.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,481.72/444,205.26 = 246,880.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,481.72x = 444,205.26 × 246,880.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,481.72x = 109,665,803,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,665,803,257.64/296,481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,890.61

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