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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,651.44, 442,009.77 and 105,155.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,651.44, 442,009.77 and 105,155.99 is: 157,745.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,651.44 : 442,009.77 = 105,155.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,651.44/442,009.77 = 105,155.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,651.44x = 442,009.77 × 105,155.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,651.44x = 46,479,974,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,479,974,428.24/294,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,745.62

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