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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,256.26, 445,930.86 and 97,531.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,256.26, 445,930.86 and 97,531.22 is: 146,312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,256.26 : 445,930.86 = 97,531.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,256.26/445,930.86 = 97,531.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,256.26x = 445,930.86 × 97,531.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,256.26x = 43,492,180,811.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,492,180,811.45/297,256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,312.08

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