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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,966.80, 445,450.18 and 86,604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,966.80, 445,450.18 and 86,604.72 is: 129,907.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,966.80 : 445,450.18 = 86,604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,966.80/445,450.18 = 86,604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,966.80x = 445,450.18 × 86,604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,966.80x = 38,578,088,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,578,088,112.85/296,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,907.07

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