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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,992.88, 445,444.04 and 97,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,992.88, 445,444.04 and 97,334 is: 145,986.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,992.88 : 445,444.04 = 97,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,992.88/445,444.04 = 97,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,992.88x = 445,444.04 × 97,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,992.88x = 43,356,850,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,356,850,189.36/296,992.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,986.16

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