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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,631.54, 444,958.25 and 152,498.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,631.54, 444,958.25 and 152,498.79 is: 228,753.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,631.54 : 444,958.25 = 152,498.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,631.54/444,958.25 = 152,498.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,631.54x = 444,958.25 × 152,498.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,631.54x = 67,855,593,963.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,855,593,963.02/296,631.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,753.81

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