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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,955.80, 445,433.70 and 86,600.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,955.80, 445,433.70 and 86,600.60 is: 129,900.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,955.80 : 445,433.70 = 86,600.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,955.80/445,433.70 = 86,600.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,955.80x = 445,433.70 × 86,600.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,955.80x = 38,574,825,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,574,825,680.22/296,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,900.90

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