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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,748.45, 444,655.86 and 229,444.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,748.45, 444,655.86 and 229,444.89 is: 343,806.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,748.45 : 444,655.86 = 229,444.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,748.45/444,655.86 = 229,444.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,748.45x = 444,655.86 × 229,444.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,748.45x = 102,024,014,885.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,024,014,885.56/296,748.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,806.40

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