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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,716.22, 444,760.55 and 96,982.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,716.22, 444,760.55 and 96,982.98 is: 145,371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,716.22 : 444,760.55 = 96,982.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,716.22/444,760.55 = 96,982.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,716.22x = 444,760.55 × 96,982.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,716.22x = 43,134,203,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,134,203,525.44/296,716.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,371.91

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