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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,675.84, 445,108.80 and 86,326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,675.84, 445,108.80 and 86,326.40 is: 129,517.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,675.84 : 445,108.80 = 86,326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,675.84/445,108.80 = 86,326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,675.84x = 445,108.80 × 86,326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,675.84x = 38,424,640,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,424,640,312.32/296,675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,517.25

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