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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,561.22, 444,749.84 and 106,996.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,561.22, 444,749.84 and 106,996.95 is: 160,462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,561.22 : 444,749.84 = 106,996.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,561.22/444,749.84 = 106,996.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,561.22x = 444,749.84 × 106,996.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,561.22x = 47,586,876,259.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,586,876,259.24/296,561.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,462.24

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