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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,546.60, 444,819.90 and 217,814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,546.60, 444,819.90 and 217,814.60 is: 326,721.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,546.60 : 444,819.90 = 217,814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,546.60/444,819.90 = 217,814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,546.60x = 444,819.90 × 217,814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,546.60x = 96,888,268,590.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,888,268,590.54/296,546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,721.90

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