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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,768.88, 442,246.77 and 105,225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,768.88, 442,246.77 and 105,225.18 is: 157,871.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,768.88 : 442,246.77 = 105,225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,768.88/442,246.77 = 105,225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,768.88x = 442,246.77 × 105,225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,768.88x = 46,535,495,977.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,535,495,977.67/294,768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,871.13

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