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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,682.28, 445,019.34 and 72,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,682.28, 445,019.34 and 72,044.44 is: 108,065.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,682.28 : 445,019.34 = 72,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,682.28/445,019.34 = 72,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,682.28x = 445,019.34 × 72,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,682.28x = 32,061,169,139.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,061,169,139.47/296,682.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,065.67

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