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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,998.40, 445,497.60 and 131,110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,998.40, 445,497.60 and 131,110.40 is: 196,665.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,998.40 : 445,497.60 = 131,110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,998.40/445,497.60 = 131,110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,998.40x = 445,497.60 × 131,110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,998.40x = 58,409,368,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,409,368,535.04/296,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,665.60

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