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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,620.89, 444,561.26 and 144,692.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,620.89, 444,561.26 and 144,692.73 is: 216,858.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,620.89 : 444,561.26 = 144,692.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,620.89/444,561.26 = 144,692.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,620.89x = 444,561.26 × 144,692.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,620.89x = 64,324,781,638.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,324,781,638.18/296,620.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,858.57

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