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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,645.78, 441,969.48 and 94,980.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,645.78, 441,969.48 and 94,980.78 is: 142,471.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,645.78 : 441,969.48 = 94,980.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,645.78/441,969.48 = 94,980.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,645.78x = 441,969.48 × 94,980.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,645.78x = 41,978,605,946.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,978,605,946.59/294,645.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,471.43

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