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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,688.12, 445,059.60 and 97,009.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,688.12, 445,059.60 and 97,009.56 is: 145,523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,688.12 : 445,059.60 = 97,009.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,688.12/445,059.60 = 97,009.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,688.12x = 445,059.60 × 97,009.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,688.12x = 43,175,035,969.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,175,035,969.78/296,688.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,523.31

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