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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,662.20, 445,005.60 and 86,300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,662.20, 445,005.60 and 86,300.15 is: 129,453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,662.20 : 445,005.60 = 86,300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,662.20/445,005.60 = 86,300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,662.20x = 445,005.60 × 86,300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,662.20x = 38,404,047,805.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,404,047,805.81/296,662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,453.80

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