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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,873.70, 445,310.55 and 286,376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,873.70, 445,310.55 and 286,376.10 is: 429,564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,873.70 : 445,310.55 = 286,376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,873.70/445,310.55 = 286,376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,873.70x = 445,310.55 × 286,376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,873.70x = 127,526,298,597.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,526,298,597.86/296,873.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,564.15

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