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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,953.20, 445,429.80 and 269,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,953.20, 445,429.80 and 269,996.40 is: 404,994.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,953.20 : 445,429.80 = 269,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,953.20/445,429.80 = 269,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,953.20x = 445,429.80 × 269,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,953.20x = 120,264,442,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,264,442,452.72/296,953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,994.60

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