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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,734.60, 445,058.70 and 86,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,734.60, 445,058.70 and 86,350.60 is: 129,513.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,734.60 : 445,058.70 = 86,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,734.60/445,058.70 = 86,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,734.60x = 445,058.70 × 86,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,734.60x = 38,431,085,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,431,085,780.22/296,734.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,513.33

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