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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,744.26, 442,202.64 and 95,060.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,744.26, 442,202.64 and 95,060.60 is: 142,618.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,744.26 : 442,202.64 = 95,060.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,744.26/442,202.64 = 95,060.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,744.26x = 442,202.64 × 95,060.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,744.26x = 42,036,048,279.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,036,048,279.98/294,744.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,618.72

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