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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,807.60, 445,211.40 and 218,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,807.60, 445,211.40 and 218,075.60 is: 327,113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,807.60 : 445,211.40 = 218,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,807.60/445,211.40 = 218,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,807.60x = 445,211.40 × 218,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,807.60x = 97,089,743,181.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,089,743,181.84/296,807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,113.40

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